Throughout my life one of the things I’ve struggle with most is embracing the season I am currently in. As a little girl, I remember dreaming of the day I would be in high school, and then in my youth, I dreamed of my wedding day. As I reflect on my life, one thing has been true of me at every stage. I always wanted to be in the season ahead of where I was.

One of my favorite quotes is:

“Wherever you are, be all there! Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.” Jim Elliot

Apr 17
Apr 17 Are You Willing to Lay it All Down?

Carlie Kercheval

I heard these words ever so softly one evening while reading my Bible, "Are you willing to lay it all down?" The sweet, gentle voice was one I recognized instantly. It was the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking directly to my heart - and my heart felt every word as if it went through my very soul.

It happened when I was reading these scriptures in Matthew 9:

Apr 16

Apr 16 5 Super Simple Habits that Will Transform Your Parenting (Plus a Free Printable)

Tricia Goyer

Being a good parent can start with changing a few habits. Don't believe me? Try one of these simple habits every day throughout the next five days, and watch how it transforms your family and your home!

Apr 15
Apr 15 5 Ways To Jump Start Your Health!

Clare

Well here we are in April....the time when flowers bloom, temps get warmer, and we all get re-inspired to focus on our health! I live in NE Ohio, so to say that my health has been in some sort of "hibernation" is no lie! Some of you may live in milder climates and not have the same extremes that I do, but it's always good to renew and refresh some of your habits!

Apr 14
Apr 14 Why Do I Lay My Life Down For My Children?

Natalie

These days I struggle to bend over the babe that grows inside of me. picking up clothes, toys, and unwanted food from under the table.

My senses are heightened with screams that could break glass. Whining that seams unbearable.

All day I can feel the pressing down. Laying down. It's my life for theirs.

Apr 13
Apr 13 What Should Christians Do On Sundays?

Jessica Smartt

When my grandmother was little, they ate hard-boiled eggs and cold, day-old sweet potatoes on Sundays. Nothing else to eat; anything else would require work. They fed the horses at the farm, but no other work at all. Period. My mom says after church, the parents took a long nap while the kids played "pretend church" for most of the afternoon, singing songs out of the old hymnal.

Recently I read "Little House In the Big Woods" to my kids, and their Sunday routine was equally shocking to me.