Less Yelling, More Praying: Bible Verses to Pray

Less Yelling, More Praying: Bible Verses to Pray

I wrote this original post back in the spring of 2013, but I have found to it be something I come back to over and over again. God is obviously still getting my attention in this area. If He is working on you in this area as well, know that I am praying for you and...
When You Don’t Know What to Pray For Your Family {Resource List}

When You Don’t Know What to Pray For Your Family {Resource List}

Praying for my family is a great privilege and responsibility, but I’m going to be honest with you right now: it can be totally overwhelming to me. Some days I don’t even know where to begin and some days I could pray for hours and hours for my husband and...
I Love You No Matter What: The Story of the Prodigal For Kids

I Love You No Matter What: The Story of the Prodigal For Kids

The story of the prodigal son is popping up all over my world right now. Nathan Clarkson has written some FABULOUS posts about it over at The MOB Society lately – this one is my favorite. We talked about it at our Bible study this week as we’re going...
Upside-Down Prayers for Parents is Here!

Upside-Down Prayers for Parents is Here!

Today is a very exciting day! One of the books I’ve been wanting YOU to read is being released today and I have all sorts of fun stuff to share with you to go along with its launch! Upside-Down Prayers for Parents: Thirty-One Daring Devotions for Entrusting Your...
Raising Gentlemen: The Integrity Factor

Raising Gentlemen: The Integrity Factor

I’ve had so many conversations with other moms about how our children behave differently in public than they do at home. Some children are complete angels at home, but when they head out to the store or church or school, they have unleash their wild sides!...
Links I Love & a Nickels for Nets Update!

Links I Love & a Nickels for Nets Update!

  We’re over halfway through the month, so I thought I would give you an update on how we are doing with our monthly mission raising Nickels for Nets! I am so proud of Big J and how he has been committed to asking people for nickels and telling them about...
This Mama’s Lenten Journey: Less Yelling, More Praying

This Mama’s Lenten Journey: Less Yelling, More Praying

Confession: Yelling has become my go-to “solution” for getting my kids to listen. It feels good to get that off my chest. Lest you think we live as a perfect little family where I speak and the kids hang on my every word, obeying without hesitation, I feel...
What I Wore: Pink & Polka Dots

What I Wore: Pink & Polka Dots

Just a little pink and polka dots to match this bright, sunny day… Black sweater, pink scarf – Lands’ End Blue skinnies – Target Polka dot rain boots – Walmart {clearance!} ***** Pretty excited about scoring these fun boots on clearance!...
Delicious {Baked} Donuts!

Delicious {Baked} Donuts!

Somehow, over the past few years, Saturday morning donuts have become a family tradition around our house. I’m ok with that. Donuts = happy tummy. and… Donuts = REALLY happy boy tummies. But sometimes I don’t feel like loading up everyone in the van...
Lion Cub Love

Lion Cub Love

I just couldn’t help myself. The lion cubs were awake and playing and biting mama’s tail. The mama and her sister {remember when I talked about how awesome lions are at supporting each other in motherhood?!} were keeping watchful eye over them, cleaning...