
I'm so excited to review The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, because I have read some of Shaunti Feldhahn's other books and I'm a huge fan! In fact I did a women's study with her … Read More...
I'm so excited to review The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, because I have read some of Shaunti Feldhahn's other books and I'm a huge fan! In fact I did a women's study with her … Read More...
In case you haven't figured it out by the title, I'm pregnant! I'm into my second trimester and feeling pretty great. I had a few rough weeks in the beginning, but I'm past that now. Anyway, I thought … Read More...
I found this over at Mommy's Me Time and I was so encouraged that I just had to share it with y'all. Good moms breastfeed. Good moms formula feed. Good moms vaccinate their kids. Good moms … Read More...
I just finished reading The Blessed Woman: Learning About Grace From the Women of the Bible by Debbie Morris. In each chapter, Debbie looks at a different woman from the bible and applies their … Read More...
Thinking back to my childhood I was free. Free from insecurities. Free from social pressure. Free from judgement. I was who I was and in my innocence, didn't think twice about it. Then … Read More...
I've learned in my (short one year) experience as a mother, that I have to be intentional in training, teaching and disciplining Walker. None of these things happen naturally and it takes … Read More...
There is a moment in my past that haunts me. I was working in a jewelry store in a college town and a girl about my age came in and I prejudged her as stuck up. She proceeded to check out with her … Read More...
I feel like Walker has suddenly morphed into a toddler over the past week and I'm so glad that I had just read this book. It was a very fast and entertaining read with tons of humor, tips and … Read More...
Upside-Down Prayers for Parents by Lisa T. Bergren is a 31 day devotional about entrusting your children and yourself to God. We normally pray for protection, success, and an easy road for our kids, … Read More...
I just finished reading Fierce Women: The Power of a Soft Warrior by Kimberly Wagner and loved it! It's about how God created us as women with a special inner strength and ability to influence, … Read More...
I just finished reading The Invested Life: making disciples of all nations one person at at time by Joel C. Rosenberg and I loved it. He emphasizes that every follower of Jesus Christ should be able … Read More...
I just finished reading To Heaven and Back: A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels, and Life Again By Mary C. Neal, MD. If you didn't pick it up from the title, this book is … Read More...
I just finished reading Cleaning House: A Mom's 12-Month Experiment to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement by Kay Wills Wyma and oh my goodness it was good! This book is about a woman with five kids … Read More...
We can probably all think of someone who appears to have the "gift" of hospitality. You know the social butterfly type who loves being around people and seems to host parties without any effort at … Read More...
"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord … Read More...
I just saw this written on a time out chair on Pinterest and LOVED IT! So I had to make a printable for it! :) I'm keeping this in mind for when Walker gets older. Enjoy! Download … Read More...
Walker's birth story is pretty crazy and completely opposite of what we had planned for (a med free birth), but he is healthy and strong (praise God!) and that is all that matters. Here goes…. I … Read More...
Remember that time you undercooked the rice for the third time in a row and your husband extended you grace when you had to go out to eat yet again? Or maybe he didn't extend any grace and made you … Read More...
If you haven't read the Little House Series as an adult, I highly recommend doing so. They're full of wisdom and they give a fascinating glimpse into the life of the American pioneer. The Long Winter … Read More...
I recently finished reading Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow and it has got me thinking and praying a lot about contentment and accepting my portion in life. It has been especially helpful in … Read More...