The Art of Listening
How well do you love your friends and family? A lot of that depends on how well you listen to them. Does that surprise you? It surprised me. Another workshop I attended at Hearts at Home was called Listen, Ask, Listen. It was led by Kendall Parkhurst. She shared a lot of great insight about listening. Today, I will share a few key points that stood out to me.
Read More Brave Moms Needed
Brave. When you hear that word, what comes to mind? Would you consider yourself a brave Mom? One of my greatest desires as a Mom is to raise godly kids. That is the reason I chose the workshop titled “Raising Heroes: Becoming Brave Moms to Godly Kids.”
Read More From Average to Amazing
What is your marriage like? Is it average or amazing? Your marriage can get to amazing in five steps. Today's blog post is about the third workshop I attended at the Hearts at Home conference. It was called 5 steps to an amazing, mind-blowing marriage and led by Julie Baumgardner.
Read More What does your discipline communicate?
Discipline. Just hearing that word may frustrate you. It’s hard to discipline our kids. Each kid is different and there is a variety of ways to discipline. But, it’s something that must be done. At Hearts at Home, I attended a workshop called Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart. It was led by Jim and Lynne Jackson. Today, I will share some points from the workshop.
Read More Change in Your Marriage is Possible!
Marriage is a beautiful gift but it can also be difficult. Maybe you can relate? A real marriage is one where each person is being perfected. The second workshop I attended at the Hearts at Home conference was No More Perfect Marriages. It was led by Mark and Jill Savage. I learned so much and am excited to share it with you.
Read More There is Hope for Family Today
What kind of legacy are you leaving for your kids? Our greatest calling as a parent is leaving a spiritual legacy for our kids. How do we do this with the culture we live in today? There is hope!
The first workshop I attended at Hearts at Home was led by Dr. Jim Burns. The title was Teaching Kids Lasting Morals and Values. Dr. Burns started the workshop by sharing the crises our youth face today. Despite the crises, there is hope! In this post, I will share some points from the workshop about how we can make a difference in our families.
Read More The Superpower of Kindness
Would you consider yourself a kind person? Are you characterized by kindness? I want to say that I am. After hearing Shaunti Feldhahn speak this past Friday, I began to wonder how kind I really am. Shaunti spoke during the first main session at Hearts at Home. She shared so many wonderful thoughts. In this post, I will share a few.
Read More 3 Ways to Take Care of YOU
Do you feel tired, worn out and ready to throw in the towel? Maybe you wonder when you will catch a break. As women, we are always on the go managing many tasks and taking care of people. Too often, we forget to take care of ourselves. But, this is something we must do. Here are three ways to take care of YOU.
Read More 3 Reasons Why You Would Like Never Unfriended + A Giveaway
Have you ever wondered how to be a good friend? Or maybe you have given up on friendship because it is just too hard. Wherever you stand on friendship, I think you would really like Never Unfriended by Lisa-Jo Baker. Here are three reasons why.
Read More Confession-I’m not ready for Easter!
It’s Easter in five days and I haven’t done a thing with my kids. Easter came fast for me. Maybe you can relate? Easter is my favorite holiday of all time yet I haven’t taken time to reflect on the significance of Easter or even help my kids reflect. It’s in these moments that I have to remember that a little is still a lot.
Read More Things I am Loving in 2025
If I had a day to myself, you would find me curled up on the couch by the fireplace reading. I absolutely love to read!
Read More Books I am Reading in 2025
If I had a day to myself, you would find me curled up on the couch by the fireplace reading. I absolutely love to read!
Read More My 2025 Word of the Year
Have you chosen your Word of the Year for 2025 yet? If not, don’t worry—there’s still time to choose one!
I first discovered the concept of a Word of the Year in 2018 after hearing a few friends talk about theirs. My friend’s enthusiasm sparked my curiosity and what I found was more than just a trendy idea. A word of the year became a meaningful way to approach each year with purpose.
Read More 12 Heartwarming Christmas Traditions for 2024 + Exciting Giveaway!
I absolutely love Christmas for so many reasons. The first reason is because we celebrate Jesus’ birth. He stepped down from heaven so that we could have eternal life. Now that’s the greatest gift of all. I also love Christmas because of its traditions.
Today on the blog, I share 12 heartwarming Christmas traditions to do this year. Several of these traditions our family currently does. I am excited to incorporate some of the other Christmas traditions into our family.
Read More From Surviving to Thriving: A 5-Day Course to Transform Your Life
Do you ever feel like you're just trudging through each day, merely surviving the chaos and challenges that life throws your way? Perhaps you've found yourself wondering if there's more to life than just getting by. If so, you're not alone. Many people long for a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their daily lives.
Imagine waking up each morning with a sense of purpose and excitement for the day ahead. Picture yourself navigating life's ups and downs with grace and confidence, knowing that you have the tools to thrive no matter what comes your way. It may seem like a distant dream, but it's closer than you think.
Read More Spring is here! 10 Family Fun Activities
Spring is here! Spring is here! Yay! Can you tell I am excited? I love Spring for so many reasons. I love all the flowers blooming and the trees starting to get leaves. The warmer weather is definitely a plus as our family gets outside more. Here are 10 family fun ideas for your family…
Read More What to do When Your Child Doesn’t Like Reading
When my children were younger, one of our favorite activities was to have a reading time each day. But, what do you do with your child that doesn’t like to read? Here are four strategies I used with my children who didn’t like reading. Now, there are times I can’t get my children to stop reading.
Read More 5 Habits for a Stronger Marriage
23 years full of ups and downs. But, I wouldn’t trade those years for anything. These past 23 years have been a lot of work but so worth it. How have Jonathan and I stuck with it? I firmly believe we have a stronger marriage because of these 5 habits.
Read More My Word of the Year for 2024
If you haven't chosen a Word of the Year for 2024 yet, no need to worry! There's still time to pick your word. I discovered the Word of the Year concept in 2018 when several friends had chosen one, sparking my curiosity about the hype. I found that having a Word of the Year provides a growth focus for the year.
The word is meant to represent a central way you are depending on God in the year to come. It helps you determine who you want to become by the end of the year.
When you have a word of the year, it helps you to be intentional about how you spend the hours, days, and months of the year.
Read More Books I am Reading Right Now 2024
If I had a day to myself, you would find me curled up on the couch by the fireplace reading. I absolutely love to read!
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