Our Favorite Easter Activity

resurrection eggs

Are you looking for a unique way to share the message of Easter with your children this year? Although I love coloring eggs, tons of candy, and The Easter Bunny, it’s important to me to share the truth behind the season with my children. I try to find fun ways to teach my boys the [...]

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Before I stumbled upon blogging, I had forgotten how much writing soothed my soul. When I was a little girl, I had big dreams of becoming a writer. Back then, I believed in myself. Now? I just believe in all the things that get in the way of my dreams. In the meantime, something is [...]

When I am at peace…

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The coffee’s fresh, but my mind is not. The hustle and bustle of the day starts without me, and my heart beats faster as my mind recalls all that must be done today. How can I feel his restless when the day has barely begun? I push my thoughts aside and begin to go through the [...]

I will remain faithful.

psalms for the brokenhearted

I found it hard to sit in church on Sunday morning. As the the choir belted out “Joy to the World”, my heart was crushed by its own emptiness.  I had no joy. I am brokenhearted, angry, and confused. When something so tragic happens, our faith is shaken and we want to scream at God! I want [...]

How to Make a Jesse Tree

Our little tree awaits it's daily additions.

The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition I started with my family three years ago. It’s something we now look forward to each year and I a Christmas tradition I hope my boys pass down to their children. The Jesse Tree is a wonderful way to celebrate a Christ centered Christmas countdown. The name is [...]