Sowing Seeds of Peace

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Slouched down in my leather seat in a crowded railway car, I was being gently rocked to sleep by the rhythmic swaying back and forth of the old train clattering across the Polish countryside. Returning from a student conference in the mountains where … [Continue reading]

Dancing With My Father

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  Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness That my soul may sing praise to Thee and not be silent. Oh Lord my God, I will give thanks to thee forever. Psalm 30:10-11 My … [Continue reading]

Building Foundations, Part Two

I believe that as moms, we have a precious responsibility--to be the architects who will build foundations into our children's lives that will influence future generations. Today I want to share with you about choosing the materials we build with, as … [Continue reading]

The Long-Term Work of Mothering

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If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever ... In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. He who has My … [Continue reading]

Dreams and Visions Do Come True! Australia, here we come!

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Are there any dreams in your life that burn in your heart? That captivate your imagination? That are from the Lord? Clay and I dreamed together about how we could reach our world with the message of parents discipling and building a godly generation. … [Continue reading]

Building Foundations, Part One

Glen Eyrie Castle

  I just love feeling as though I'm talking right to all of you sweet moms, and so I'm sharing another vlog with you today. This is a bit of the story of the landscaping and building of Glen Eyrie, the beautiful castle and estate in Colorado … [Continue reading]

Spirit-Led-Parenting

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I'm so glad today to be sharing with you news of a new book I've had the privilege of reading before its launch. Megan Tietz and Lauren Oyer have written about life with babies and I know you're going to enjoy it! Megan agreed to share a little about … [Continue reading]

Book Study: The Mission of Motherhood, Chapter One!

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  A Journey Like No Other ... Discovering the Mission of Motherhood   "But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her the products of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates." Proverbs 31:30-31   I … [Continue reading]

Facebook, Meth and the Real World

Today I wanted to share this great post my daughter Joy wrote at her blog. She is a wise one, this girl. You will be greatly challenged by these thoughts. It is the direction I am seeking to go in my own personal life, as I want to end loving God and … [Continue reading]