How to Parent Well with God’s Help When Life is Stressful

Jesus on the trampoline screaming for the whole neighborhood to hear. Jesus running into the house with sticky hands. Jesus dropping socks and shoes and articles of clothing down the hallway. Jesus leaving the seat up. Jesus trying to learn subtraction. Jesus sounding out his words. What if we were quarantined with Jesus? How would […]

Giving Up My Right to Marriage

When I was a little girl, I spent many summer afternoons watching VHS tapes full of princesses, knights in shining armor, and eventually their fantasy weddings. These films discipled me, and by the time I graduated from high school, I was convinced that this too was to be my destiny. Shortly after I received my […]

Why Some Christians Panic When Others Have Peace

The world has seemingly been turned on its head. People all around us are in panic-mode, but as followers of Jesus, we are meant to have a peace that keeps us calm in the midst of chaos. So how do we access this peace? This is a question that I was asked many times last […]

New Children’s Book About Jesus’ Resurrection for Easter

This book is so cute! I got The Crazy Easter Day in the mail just yesterday from BH Kids in return for my honest review. And honestly, I loved it. It would be a great gift for toddler-age/preschool-age kids. It is such a fun take on Jesus’ resurrection because all of the animals are rejoicing […]

Make Your Own DIY Resurrection Eggs for Easter- Free Printables for Kids

I love using Resurrection Eggs to help tell the story of Easter to children. It’s such a great way to reinforce the Bible scriptures with an actual object that they can look at and touch. You’ll want to get prepared about two weeks before Easter because using Resurrection Eggs will take you 12 days, with […]

To the Woman Recovering from a Mastectomy: You’re Going to Be Okay

I just got off the phone with a dear woman who is recovering from a double mastectomy. As she described what she was going through, it took me back to my own recovery from the same surgery. IT. WAS. SO. HARD. After chemotherapy and immunotherapy, I honestly thought the double mastectomy would be easier in […]

Bible Study Methods that Will Help You Understand God’s Word

I really love the Bible! If you are looking for a way to study the Bible that will help you get the meat out of it, here’s five helpful methods to use: (If you are looking for Bible reading plans, click here.) 1. Discovery Bible Study I’m putting this one first because it is very […]

Bible Reading Plans Free Printable Downloads- One Year Bible, Chronological, Daily Through the Bible

Here’s a list of ways to read through the Bible, everyday or five days a week or chronologically or go at your own pace. I’m linking you to the websites that have these ways to download for free because why reinvent the wheel? There will either be a download button or just right click the […]

How to Get Along with Difficult People

Some people are difficult. We find them annoying or boring or irritating. Sometimes those people are coworkers or family members. Sometimes they are even our own children! And sometimes they are us. Let’s face it, we can all be annoying at times. The funny thing about being human is that we all use ourselves as […]