Moms, Dads, and Grads Gift Guide
A gift guide for those searching for the perfect gifts to celebrate the special moms, dads, and grads in your life. We are so excited about our…
You don’t have to be blooming to be growing
Twenty-one years ago, my husband, Troy, and I welcomed our first son into the world. Two years later, I gave birth to another boy. And again two…
When pride leaves parenting
Pride Leaving “I can’t believe we’re doing this,” I admitted to my husband on the thirty-minute car ride to the graduation party. “We can’t hide away…
Fun Easter traditions that honor the resurrection
The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and other holiday traditions are a joy to participate in with our families. However, balancing the true reason behind…
Three practical steps to embracing God's plans (and letting go of your own)
“Laney, take your shoes off. Feel the new ground. You have no shoes to fill.” I knew the Holy Spirit was speaking to the pressure I put on myself to…
Six conversations to have with your teen about sexuality
Is there a more difficult hot-button topic for Christian teens today than issues of sexuality? Secular culture has their own version of “good news”:…
What “good” moms are supposed to do
By the time our second child, Brett, came along, I was pretty sure I had the parenting thing all figured out since, you know, I’d been a mom for…
Reflect and prepare with your family for the new year
I love this week between Christmas and New Year! I love the smell of a fresh planner and opening a new pack of pens. And to make it even sweeter, I…
God who prepares a home for us
The topic of home brings me great delight and more than a bit of angst. I believe we are designed to long for a home—a safe place, a shelter from…