Quick ways to invest in others when you are short on time
This might bother or surprise some people, but I strive for “good enough” when it comes to many areas of homemaking. My mantra is, “Just do the best…
3 ways to guide your children to emotional wholeness
It felt like the world was falling apart around me. I had just gotten home from a long day of seeing clients, and all I wanted was a shower,…
Three truths about Christian community
The desire to connect with others consumed my thoughts as I played with my toddler at our apartment’s playground late one summer afternoon. My…
Shaping Christian virtue through reading aloud
Stories have power When my husband and I had three young boys under the age of four, I discovered the captivating effect of books and reading aloud.…
Six ways to help your kids discover God’s glory
The word “glory” is mentioned more than 500 times in Scripture. God’s glory is the very essence of who God is; it’s his character. Glory is what sets…
Can there be two “fun parents” in one house?
In a typical household, one parent is often more serious, organized, and a stickler for rules and routines, while the other is more loose and fun,…
Accepting help in motherhood
I balanced a small box of baby clothes on top of my bump and stretched to reach the remaining box on the floor. “Bethany!” I heard my grandmother’s…
Four ways to grow in patience as a parent
Ever felt like you just can’t stop losing it on your kids? Me too. And after a lot of years parenting and coaching families, I’ve realized we can…
Four truths about childhood for grandparents to embrace
Vacation requests were approved and tickets bought. Beds were ready and the refrigerator was stocked. Finally, the day came! Our three grandchildren…
