6 Things Good Men Look For In A Woman
I’ve been married to my husband for sixteen years. I’m not sure how I tricked him into marrying me, but we’ve gone on to have five children and walked through a lot of significant life changes together over those years.…
What I Wish I Had Known Before Getting Married
As I write this, I am a week away from my sixteenth wedding anniversary. Overall, my marriage is a happy one. My husband, Chris, is my best friend, and he makes my life better in every way. If I’m totally…
5 Ways To Push Your Kids Away From Jesus
As if being a parent wasn’t enough pressure, Christian mothers and fathers carry the added concern of their children’s spiritual condition. Sometimes, it’s all I can do to get the kids dressed, keep the squabbling to a minimum, and get…
Homemaking Doesn’t Take A Summer Break
My kids and I pushed through the end-of-year homeschool apathy, and we have finally started our summer break. (I’m not the only one who just doesn’t feel like school anymore in May, right?) I always struggle with motivation in the…
What Are We Getting Wrong About Christian Forgiveness?
Relationships are difficult. That’s not surprising when we consider how complicated people are and how flawed and sinful they are by nature. Sure, we’re all born with positive qualities, but anyone who has raised a child can confirm that people…
Kids In Church: They’re Not Too Young
It’s Sunday morning, and your home is chaos. Dishes overflow the sink, crumbs are lurking on every surface, kids are arguing, no one is dressed for the day yet, and you’ve lost your coffee (check the microwave). You had planned…
What Makes A Good Husband?
I’ve written about marriage in the past, and I usually receive some messages about my luck. No one argues that I am lying about my husband’s good qualities, but some people think he’s an anomaly. Perhaps. However, I’ve met enough…
5 Things I Don’t Do As A Housewife
Thanks to the tradwife trend and the unrealistic expectations set before us on social media, a lot of housewives are trying to be someone they aren’t. It’s completely normal to strive to be the best at what we do, but…
We All Need Godly Grandparents
Grandparents have been under heavy criticism in recent years due to significant changes in parenting styles. There are expectations for grandparents that didn’t apply to past generations. Parents dropped their kids off at grandparents’ houses for weeks at a time…
Kids Need Limits: Be A Parent, Not A Friend
My oldest daughter is fourteen years old, and much to my surprise, our relationship is shifting toward friendship. If I close my eyes, I can imagine us grabbing coffee, laughing over snarky memes, and enjoying conversations about politics and religion.…
