My mom is the epitome of joy. She taught us to live joyfully. It was all we knew of childhood. A relationship with Jesus, a heart full of gratitude, a spirit of contentment, and happiness in the little things–it was the way of life. I never knew my mom was fascilitaing anything other than the ordinary. […]
This Winter Weekend
Friday, we welcome you with open arms. {Sigh.} Whatever this weekend holds for you, whether you are approaching it with happy anticipation or a heavy heart, may it be more abundant than your expectations. May your weekend be filled with things that make your heart smile: the laughter of your children, a strong cup of […]
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20 Christmas Traditions Your Family Will Love
Guest Post by Jennifer Roskamp {Week 2: An Advent Celebration Series} *It is with a happy heart that I am sharing Week Two of this December blog series highlighting the Advent celebrations of real families! Four real moms are sharing four diverse ways to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Each woman is beautifully wise. Friends, you will be blessed by their […]
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The Friendship Every Woman Really Needs
We sit on her couch for hours, the three of us, looking at pictures in photo albums and telling the biggest stories of our lives. We sip coffee and dip some chips in home-made guacamole. She even bought Mountain Dew because…well, I am a party with a little Dew. As mothers of little children, we had rushed home after evening […]
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The Most Important Work
Some days are for cloud watching with a blanket on the freshly cut spring grass. This is what matters most when you’re spending time with a four-year-old and a toddler. There’s laundry sorted into lumpy piles, waiting for someone to toss it into the washing machine. I’m that someone. One load down…a few […]
