Are You Ready for the Christmas Challenge?
Okay, so I know it's just now the first of November, and we've still got Thanksgiving to celebrate...which we will! We're so thankful for everyone of you and thankful for so many blessings in our lives! BUT, Christmas will be here before you know it. Think about it....
Ten Things to Do for your Husband When Marriage is Hard
Last week, I published a list of 10 Things to Say or Text When Marriage Is Hard. The response? Overwhelming. It became one of my most popular posts of all time. And I get it – marriage is hard and we are all looking for ways to connect during the hardest times. But as...
Hope (and a whole lot of Grace) for Moms
If you are in need of a little Mom Grace right now (I get it, I've had to apologize to not one, but two of my kids this week...) I hope you will listen to my conversation with the guys from Focus on the Family about what to do when you feel like a Bad Mom. Are you...
#123 What to Say When Marriage is Hard
Thank you. I'm sorry. How can I help you?Have you ever had a hard time knowing what to say to your husband, especially when you're at a tough place in your marriage? It's hard. But often all it takes to rebuild a connection is a few, intentional and encouraging words....
Nicaragua with Compassion International
When my agent asked me if I wanted to speak on behalf of Compassion International two years ago, I was intrigued. I’ve always loved their work, and our church has a project in Nicaragua. But you know how these things go – we had a couple of conversations, but it never...
#122 Motherhood can be Wonderful
What is one word you would use to describe your motherhood?Kathi said overwhelming. Erin said chaotic. Leslie Ludy, our guest, said neither have to be part of your parenting story. Leslie put off having kids for a long time as she feared all the horror stories. ...
Quick Start Your Christmas
It's almost Christmas. I know you don't want to hear it, but it's true and procrastinating about it will not only stress you out, but will cause you to miss the beauty of the season. (Trust me I'm talking to myself here too!) So what are we gals going to do about it?...
10 Things to Say or Text to Your Husband When Marriage is Hard
So often, when money is tight, nerves are strained, and everyone is just so tired, it's easy to wait for your husband to make the first move. But sometimes, we have to lay down our right to be right. Sometimes, we need to look at not just the situation, but the...
#121 The Beautiful Mess and the Messy Beautiful of Marriage
Marriage is both messy and beautiful. This week's guest, Darlene Schacht, author of Messy Beautiful Love and the Time Warp Wife blog, shares with us her wise thoughts on marriage and how women in any messy beautiful marriage can: • Handle the big stressors in marriage...