Happy Thursday, Reader! A few days ago, I looked at my weather app and laughed. Not because anything was funny. Because the weather app cheerfully informed me it was "perfectly sunny"... while it felt hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. My youngest looked at me and asked if he could play outside. Five minutes later we were back inside. Red cheeks. Sweaty hair. And suddenly the house felt about three sizes smaller. If you're in that season too, I see you. The endless chorus of "I'm...
2 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Thursday, Reader! I walked into Walmart and had to squint my eyes. There were rows and rows of the brightest colors of notebooks, folders, and backpacks. I love this time of year! There's just something magical about the clean smell of a bundle of pencils and Lisa Frank notebooks. And each school year feels like a second chance. To teach my kiddos a new subject. To start a new book. And even for myself, to learn something new. This year, my littles have their curriculums and classes....
17 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Thursday, Reader! A few summers ago, I had a craving for a Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade. And if you've had one, you know exactly how good it hits the spot on a hot summer day. Since I didn't have $3.99 times every member of my family plus their imaginary friends... we made it from scratch. I remember standing in the kitchen with the kids, tossing everything into the blender, not expecting much (just hoping for something cold and refreshing). But what came out of that moment wasn’t just...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Happy Thursday, Reader! There’s something beautiful about a new month. It feels like a fresh beginning. A gentle reset. A chance to step forward with renewed faith. Whatever last month held, this is a new opportunity. New moments to love your children well. New chances to grow. New space to walk closely with God. You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to keep showing up. One day at a time. God’s grace meets you in each moment. And He is faithful to guide you. So step into this new month...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Thursday, Reader! There’s something so special about setting aside time to be in God’s Word. Not rushed. Not distracted. Just intentional. I’ve had seasons where this came easily. And seasons where I needed a little guidance to stay consistent. That’s why I created the Women’s Bible Study Collection. It helps you stay rooted. Focused. Encouraged. With guided prompts and meaningful reflection, it gives you space to hear from God and grow in your faith. You don’t need hours. You just need...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Thursday, Reader! Diligence isn’t flashy. It’s quiet. Steady. Faithful. It looks like finishing what you started. Trying again. Showing up even when it’s hard. I’ve seen this grow in my children over time. Not overnight. But through gentle encouragement and consistency. That’s how diligence is built. One small step at a time. When we teach our children to keep going, we’re giving them a skill that will serve them for life. In school. In relationships. In their faith. It doesn’t have to...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Thursday, Reader! Compassion is one of the most beautiful things we can teach our children. It starts small. Sharing. Helping. Noticing when someone else is hurting. I saw it recently when my child stopped what they were doing just to comfort a sibling. No one asked. They just cared. That moment stayed with me. Because compassion isn’t taught through lectures. It’s nurtured through everyday life. Through the way we respond. The way we love. The way we guide their hearts. When we teach...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Thursday, Reader! Courage doesn’t always look big. Sometimes it looks like trying again. Speaking kindly. Doing what’s right when it’s hard. I saw this the other day when my child hesitated to try something new. They were unsure. A little nervous. But they tried anyway. That’s courage. And it’s something we can gently teach every day. That’s why I love teaching the virtue of courage in simple, meaningful ways. Through stories. Through conversation. Through small real-life moments. Your...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Thursday, Reader! Today is a day to pause. To remember. To give thanks. As we spend time with family, it’s also a beautiful chance to gently teach our children about honor and sacrifice. Not through long lessons. But through simple words. Simple moments. Simple gratitude. One year, we sat together and talked about why this day matters. My child said, “So, we say thank you?” Yes. Exactly that. Gratitude is where it begins. Today, let your home be filled with that spirit. Gratitude for...
2 months ago • 1 min read