“Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 117
Advent Season and Waiting Children
The Dad He Didn’t Have to Be: Bonding as a Blended Family
A last wish, a willing heart, and a little time together have bonded my blended family.
Like Grandma’s Quilt: Wrap-Around Care for Foster & Adoptive Families
I loved watching my grandma layer together her quilts on the giant wooden frame that filled her entire living room. Grandma’s quilts had beautiful, hand-pieced tops and a durable quilt […]
Something Borrowed — Family Treasures
In my youth, many women mentored me through their God-given gifts and talents. And now I feel my calling is to pass on these strengths to brides-to-be everywhere. After all, in order to borrow, someone else must be willing to share!
How to Not Be Totally Lost in this World
What is your compass? What is your North Pole? Don’t settle for trusting only yourself. Pick up the Bible to gain a new understanding of God, and of the world and everyone in it—including yourself.
What Can You Do In One Week?
No child is damaged goods, and none are second-class citizens. They are gems, priceless gems. And God has a purpose for each of them. Some children have been told they […]
To the 2020 Moms
To the 2020 Moms, You did it. You had your baby during a worldwide pandemic and shutdown. You attended birthing classes via Zoom. You delivered and trusted your newborn with […]
Your Story Matters: How to Write a Memoir That Leaves a Family Legacy
Every person has a story – and that story matters! Sharing our stories with our families and others around us can be a powerful way to share our faith and encourage others in their own lives.
Scriptures for Healing A Broken Heart
What do we do when trauma leaves us with feelings of rejection and abandonment? Are there scriptures for healing a broken heart?
Bags of Hope: Something to Call Their Own
In 2018, nearly 690,000 children spent time in U.S. foster care. Sadly, many of those children will find there are not enough foster families to accommodate them in their community. […]