Oct 14
Oct 14 A Fresh Reminder to Answer the Call

I can’t remember the beginning of the story because I don’t ever recall the day I choose to stop parenting intentionally.

What exactly triggered that moment?

When did I just let things go?

Some how, some way, one whiny moment led to another. Discussions and negotiations became the norm instead of joyful obedience. Yes "mom" were empty words, as they never really responded to what I requested of them . . . especially cleaning their rooms.

Was it all because I didn’t follow through?

Was I too distracted? Maybe too worn down?

Oct 13
Oct 13 Finding The Freedom To Be Content

Natalie

motherhood, Faith, Following God

Some days I find my mind distracted. I fall into a trance of dreaming what my life is not, but what I want it to be. It sounds awful but sometimes I dream my children are different. I dream of life being easier. I dream of solitude. Nothing extravagant, just a bathroom break by myself. I dream of being more like the lady down the street, or more like the family I see at church. I dream about a different life.

Oct 12
Oct 12 Quick and Easy Breakfast on the Go!

Ruth Schwenk

Oct 10
Oct 10 Bi-Weekly Whole Food Meal Plan for October 11-24

Kelly Smith

Food, Meal Planning, Recipes

Our free bi-weekly whole food menus open into a convenient pdf that includes links to each of the gluten-free recipes featured making it easy to access them with just a simple click.

Oct 9
Oct 9 Helping Your Child Choose A College

Christy Fitzwater

With the girl, it was a planned date around an Applebee’s table, at the beginning of her junior year. Notebooks out. Serious discussion. With the boy, it was, “College? Isn’t that in the future? Why would I think about that today?”

Oct 8
Oct 8 How Well Are You Caring For Your Children's Most Important Spiritual Resource?

misty krasawski

Resources.

When I hear this word, the first definitions I think about are the practical ones: Water. Electricity. Food. Money. We all know we can't survive for long without these.

As moms, we're also aware of other types of resources that are necessary as we nurture our families: Friends. Church community. Reliable sources of information.