Our twins will turn five soon. It's hard to believe they're so grown, but I guess time has flown twice as fast since they were born. It's not surprising, really. From the moment we saw two little hearts beating on the sonogram screen, we've been learning the truth about having twins: It's definitely different. 10 Truths About Having Twins Rock Star ...
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The Power of Remembering Your Purpose
Do you know what happens when you lose sight of your purpose? You often lose sight of your joy, too. There is great power in remembering your purpose. You know, when I'm in the midst of all the madness, working on science projects and cooking dinner and doing dishes and basically trying to keep our little world spinning in the right direction, it can be easy to ...
What Your Kids Really Need for Christmas
Recently, I posted a long list of gift ideas for little ones who love dinosaurs, and as I looked through it, I thought some of you might think you'd love to give some of those gifts to your kids this year. But you can't. Money is tight. Maybe you're out of work. Perhaps medical bills are piled up higher than presents. I get it. I grew up in a home ...
Mama, Where’s Your JOY? The Key to Finding Joy in Your Journey
I promised to share with you 31 Promises for Parenting, and if it takes three Octobers, I will do it. Because it's important to follow through. I tell my kids that, don't you? And, because God's Word is so good, so full of life for those who listen. We need life, don't we? It's easy to go through the motions, one task to the next. Lack of purpose, little focus and a bit less joy each step ...