Note: This post may contain affiliate links which directly support this blog. Books bond families. They do. We’ve talked briefly about giving our kids roots that run deep and parenting intentionally and in my home, reading together is one … [Read more...] about 10 Outstanding Books That Will Bond Your Family for Years
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What if Authentic Courage Looks More Like Simple Faithfulness?
Faithfulness gets a bad rap. It’s almost synonymous with boring, in my mind. Terrible, I know. Sorry if I just wrecked an awesome hymn for you. I naturally prefer flashier words like tenacity or valor. Hustle is pretty popular … [Read more...] about What if Authentic Courage Looks More Like Simple Faithfulness?
What Our Kids Need to Know About Doing Hard Things
“I hate spelling. I’m terrible at it!” It’s week two of school and the honeymoon is already over. The new pencils are starting to dull, we’ve broken a few of the new crayons and drudgery is already starting to set it. How quickly it … [Read more...] about What Our Kids Need to Know About Doing Hard Things
My Taste of Humble Pie…and a Coconut Cream Pie recipe too!
Four months now, I’ve been calling this little blog home. I remember the day I bought the domain I choose brave. I was so excited. I thought it a bit glamorous even. I own a spot on the internet! You know when you suck up the … [Read more...] about My Taste of Humble Pie…and a Coconut Cream Pie recipe too!
The Power of a Mother’s Words
Growing up my mom had a consistent rule, we don’t leave for vacation with a messy home. The parameters of the “vacation” were rather flexible, the terms of a clean home however, were not. It didn’t matter if it was a long … [Read more...] about The Power of a Mother’s Words
When Your Heart is Breaking over the Refugee Crisis
The limp body of a 3 year old washed up on the shore of Turkey a few days ago and I’m at a loss for words. Many of us are. Words, sometimes they fall short. I have a three year old boy. I know that kind of hope, that kind of … [Read more...] about When Your Heart is Breaking over the Refugee Crisis