From the wave goodbye in the morning to the big hug at pickup, your children are navigating the world of preschool without your watchful eye. In the days and weeks ahead of starting preschool, there are ways you can build your child's confidence--and relieve some of your fears, too. Preschool teachers only have two hands … Continue reading 7 Life Skills Your Preschooler Needs Before Starting School – FREE download
Letters to a First Time Mom
Being a first-time mom to a newborn is amazing. And hard. And different for everyone, so though the experienced moms and grandparents and random strangers at the store are well-meaning, there is no one-size-fits-all advice for new moms. What do you wish you knew when you first became a mom? But when you're there in … Continue reading Letters to a First Time Mom
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The Purpose of Discipline: Connection
The connection of discipline She's struggling. I watch her--bouncing from one thing to another, harassing her sister, discontent with what’s in the pantry, and looking for trouble. She needs something--more than a snack, more than something to do, more than an attitude adjustment. There is something not settled in her heart that is causing her … Continue reading The Purpose of Discipline: Connection
The Remedy for Scorn is Delight – Psalm 1, part 2
Recently the Holy Spirit convicted me of my habit of being a scoffer. Since then, my every thought or statement has been filtered through whether or not it is scornful. This has been work. But in the process he showed me a remedy: to delight in God's character. I used to delight in my own … Continue reading The Remedy for Scorn is Delight – Psalm 1, part 2
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Who Are the Scornful, and Am I One of Them? Psalm 1, part 1
The book of Psalms starts with this blessing: Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked nor stands in the way of sinners nor sits in the seat of the scornful. Interesting negative blessing. Blessed is the one who does not do these things. I'm pretty good at not following … Continue reading Who Are the Scornful, and Am I One of Them? Psalm 1, part 1
Kidsignments and God’s provision
Last night I shopped Kidsignments: a huge, semi-annual kids consignment sale. I was armed with my list, my budget, my rolling cart, and my measuring tape. And I was brought nearly to tears by the realization that God was intimately aware of exactly what we needed last night and the way that He showed me. … Continue reading Kidsignments and God’s provision
Exercising My Small Part, Expecting God’s Big Part
Do you exercise? I don't. But this morning I dug in and found a workout and 20 minutes later I am done and ready for coffee. I am 37, have had 3 kids, and my body is tired and stiff. I had a knot under my shoulder blade for days that had been limiting my … Continue reading Exercising My Small Part, Expecting God’s Big Part
What if – Five Minute Friday
Five Minute Friday - This group of Christian writers takes a writing prompt, sets a timer for 5 minutes, and writes until the timer stops. No care to punctuation, grammar, or vocabulary--just free writing. When the timer goes off, stop! Going back to clean it up is allowed. And I take full advantage of that. … Continue reading What if – Five Minute Friday
What is Restoration? – Five Minute Friday
What does it mean to restore? [setting my timer for five minutes...] My husband worked for an insurance company for a few years, helping homeowners restore their homes. He got to write big checks to help them restore their homes after damages. Then that season ended and for a few years he worked for a … Continue reading What is Restoration? – Five Minute Friday
Discipline with Gentleness – How Relying on God’s Kindness Can Transform Our Children
Lately I have taken to listening to the Bible app on my phone. (Reading a "real Bible" is tricky with a toddler. Who knew?) I was recently sweeping the kitchen while listening to Galatians, and I heard it as though God himself was teaching me how to discipline my children--with gentleness. You know how your … Continue reading Discipline with Gentleness – How Relying on God’s Kindness Can Transform Our Children