What if you and I could focus on the meaning of this time of year instead of the shame we carry over the mistakes and mishaps our family has encountered. As moms, it’s our jobs to make our family look good. As moms, we’re the ones who sway others with our stories and words. And we’ve lost the ability to be real, to share our hurts and joy. Somehow we’ve lost our identity and we face the shame our families aren’t perfect.
43 Ideas to make Christmas more meaning as a family
Can you believe it—Christmas is just around the corner. The days will pass in a flurry of activities; but what if you and I could be intentional over the next few weeks to make Christmas meaningful? What if this Christmas could mark your family’s hearts as a season of celebrating Jesus? Not sure how? I…
DIY SNOW GLOBES
Click here to watch NTV News segment of Marylyn and I make snow globes! NTV News – DIY Snow Globes. We are well into December with no sign of snow. While I enjoy the 40 plus degree weather my kids keep asking, “When’s it gonna snow?” As if I have any control over the weather,…
His Hands, Your Hands
Hello Mama’s, taking a moment to tell you all, Happy Easter. He has risen! He has conquered our pasts, our sins, our mistakes, and even death. We have much to be thankful for. Today I leave you with a video about His Hands… This Hand, Your Hands Video The angel said to the women, “Do…
Experiencing Grit, Encountering Grace: A Family Christmas
Family United “Mom, are you gonna cry again,” Mikey asked in monotonebefore shuffling off to climb into their black diesel truck. As he climbed upinto the back of the cab and closed his door, mom smirked at his words andrepeated them to the rest of us within ear shot. We all look…