6 Homeschool Lessons I’ve Learned Over The Last 12 Years
My twelfth year of homeschooling has wrapped up, and I’m looking back over the last year to determine what went well and what needs to be retooled. After all this time, some of you might think I should be an…
No, Women Can’t Have It All
Men have been plagued by a mystery that is nearly as old as time. What do women want? The answer is actually quite simple. Everything. Women want everything. And it is the Herculean attempt to make everything a reality that…
Selfie Culture Is An Extension Of A Sinful Culture
I know I may be old by some standards, but at forty-one, I’m technically a millennial. Though, please, don’t clump me in with the stereotypes. Millennials are known for many things to which I can’t relate. Topping that list would…
5 Things Christians Should Stop Doing Right Now
Christians receive a lot of criticism for what they do and for what they fail to do, as well. It seems as if everyone has a set of standards to which they hold other Christians, and believers find they can…
Is It Biblical To Be A Tradwife?
A woman’s life choices and role in society are seemingly always up for debate. No matter what we do, ladies, it’s not correct. We can’t win. Working from home? You’re wrong. Housewife? Bad choice. Single? What’s wrong with you? Married?…
7 Unrealistic Expectations Christians Should Forget Immediately
Expectations, in and of themselves, are not problematic, but we need to make sure they are based in reality. For Christians, this means keeping expectations grounded in God’s Word. For instance, believers rightfully expect Christ’s return (Luke 12:40), sanctification (1…
8 Tips For Christian Newlyweds
Last month I wrote 10 Suggestions For Engaged Christian Couples. I’d like to follow through with that line of thinking and address Christian newlyweds. Once the wedding euphoria dies down, you’re just like any newly married couple trying to figure…
10 Suggestions For Engaged Christian Couples
My husband and I didn’t have the typical American engagement experience. We got engaged over the phone after the conversation progressed to a natural “now what are we gonna do” moment, and then we spent most of the two months…
Trust In The Lord: It’s Easier Said Than Done
If I had a series of posts called Things That Are Easier Said Than Done, this would be my first in that series. I don’t know about you, but I have encouraged people to “trust in the Lord” more times…
Can Your Husband Help Your Mental Health?
I’ve made it no secret that I have struggled with feelings of depression, dealt with a heavy amount of grief concerning my mother’s death, and faced a lot of hurt concerning a family history of alcoholism and divorce. Let’s just…