Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? (a grace-filled response)
Reading Time: 4 minutes Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Here’s a grace-filled response + 3 pitfalls to watch out for as believers navigating a modern world.
Real Life Parenting
Why It’s Totally Okay to Cry on Mother’s Day
Reading Time: 3 minutes Sometimes the Mother’s Day message our hearts long to hear is that it’s okay to cry. If you’re dreading a sad Mother’s Day, here’s some grace.
5+ Things That Just Aren’t a Big Deal to Me as a Mom
Reading Time: 6 minutes A few things that just aren’t a big deal for me as a mom. Everything can’t be an issue + it’s important for kids to know where the lines are.
Book Review: Boundaries With Kids
Reading Time: 3 minutes Here’s my first book review of the year! I just finished reading Boundaries With Kids, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. I read these authors’ foundational book, Boundaries, last year and absolutely loved it. Boundaries With Kids didn’t disappoint! Cloud and Townsend’s concept of “boundaries” has been life-changing for me, and I believe it would … Read more
7 Ways to Stay Sane on a Road Trip with a Family of 7
Reading Time: 4 minutes 7 Ways to Stay Sane on a Road Trip with a Family of 7 | Weekend Reads Yesterday, our family of seven loaded into our Tahoe (with a LOT of stuff!), and headed out for a seven-hour road trip. Next week is our annual minister’s convention in the Ozarks, so we decided to make a … Read more
Dealing with Mom Guilt
Reading Time: 2 minutes Dealing with Mom Guilt | guest post by Anna @ Kristy’s Cottage blog