Shifting My Pursuits

Pink Tulips

I’m an idealist, which was a great thing until I became a mom and all semblance of control and the ability to complete my goals went out the window. OK, so maybe I’m being a bit dramatic.  I’m sharing a bit of my heart and my struggle with perfection, today over at Inspired to Action. [...]

When the Word takes on a new meaning

I love to study the Bible! It is a joy to see truths jump off the page. For me, finding the main points of a passage is like a framing picture I can pick up and put on my desk—a tangible, visible representation of who God is and what He wants from me. Characteristics of [...]

Find More Jesus

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Need a plan to make your Easter season intentionally Christ-centered AND easy? If I am not careful, my children will grow up experiencing Easter as a sugar-filled day with fun activities and family dinner; they will get a new dress or pastel tie, a pretty basket, and probably a few cavities. But no Jesus. I must [...]

Favorite Reads of Late

We have been on a great groove with reading together lately. Everyone is finally old enough to sit still and listen! At bedtime the older two and I are enjoying Farmer Boy. We read a chapter most nights and then briefly discuss what stood out to us about the chapter.  We read Little House in [...]

DIY Homemade LIQUID Laundry Soap

A peek into my life this week. We made laundry soap. It was SO EASY. I have been using this homemade laundry soap recipe for a while now. It is a fairly easy recipe, but I just don’t like having to grate the soap…I know…I’m lazy. Then I stumbled on this homemade liquid laundry soap [...]