But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”  (Galatians 5:22-23 ESV) I am in awe of how God works…

You and I, we’re raising kids in a time when a lot of questions are being asked, but not many are being thoroughly answered. I am a homeschool mom of two vastly curious kiddos. My…

Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Our words are powerful and yield fruit according to what is sown. When we…

CHRISTMAS IS UPON US—that wonderful season that seems to arrive earlier every year! Stores display garlands and ornaments right alongside fall pumpkins and leaves. I try not to rush ahead of the calendar, reminding myself…

Quiet time for teen girls is so important in today’s world. When I was in fifth grade, my mom started leaving little devotionals on my nightstand. I’d hop into bed, cozy up, and spot a…

Children Are Always Watching Children don’t just listen to what we say, they absorb what we do. In the small everyday moments, we are shaping their view of God, the world, and themselves. If we…

Christ-Centered Fall Celebrations: Beautiful Alternatives to Traditional Halloween Oh, how I miss the autumn! My children and I would travel to Michigan to experience all that fall has to offer because when you live in…

Jesus’ words still echo through time: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14). These words were more than…

As summer winds down and the familiar rustle of school supply lists fills our homes, I find myself reflecting on the countless back-to-school seasons I’ve navigated with my two children, now adults. Each August brought…