Grace based parenting
When I write about grace based parenting, I'm not referring to the book by Dr. Tim Kimmel, or any parenting books for that matter. Grace based…
3 Character qualities that set your kids up for success
Like most well-intentioned parents, Dave and I have high hopes for our boys. We want our sons to grow up to be good men, productive, stable, and…
An Unexpected Legacy
Can someone you’ve never met leave you a legacy? I think so. My brother’s birth mother made decisions that changed my life. My brother was adopted…
Take heart, mom—Jesus is not embarrassed by your weakness
Motherhood introduces us to realms of weakness we might never have otherwise known. From the moment the pregnancy test reads positive and a little…
Eyes wide, lights shine: Teaching your kids to see others
There is a saying I yell out the door each day to my kids ...it's “eyes wide, lights shine…” We said it so much that the carpool lady then started…