Live Maverick. Model Christ.
As a family we talk about Matthew 5:14-16 quite often. I would say that this portion of scripture is our family’s life verse. These few verses from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount remind us that we represent Him to a dark world, and how we conduct ourselves matters. Whenever we leave the house we typically […]
As the new year begins, the question of how this year will be different naturally arises. While we do not need a new year to start making changes or leaving ungodly habits behind, this season often invites reflection. Rather than outlining a list of resolutions to attempt or avoid, as we did in a previous […]
As a family, we aim to incorporate age-appropriate lessons about the Christian faith each day. Throughout, Advent we revisit the wonderful Christmas story and the good news that it brings by incorporating fun nativity crafts, seasonal devotional books, and videos. From our family discussions, we wanted to share three Old Testament prophecies and the corresponding […]
Every family should have some type of outlined budget. Simply, the amount of money coming in and money going out could suffice. If you don’t have a budget you should look to create one. I wrote about how we keep track of our budget expenses in a previous blog post here. Abby and I talk […]
If you are an expectant mother, or were once pregnant, you can all too well understand the intense urge to organize and prepare for the birth of your little one. The term to describe this desire is known as “nesting”. Nesting can be your greatest asset and, at the same time, your worst enemy. I […]
Importance of family devotionals The Bible charges parents to “train up” their children (Proverbs 22:6). It is not the responsibility of a church, a pastor, grandparents, or some other institution. This is an area all Christian parents should feel compelled to create an environment that encourages faith to flourish and grow within the walls of […]
I’ve always believed that pregnancy and the process of labor and delivery are one of the rare opportunities to really press into the desperate need for Jesus. I’ve always had uncomplicated labors and deliveries, but nevertheless, there is much surrender that takes place. Knowing that much is out of our own control, I believe that […]
The case for lifelong learning: I’ve personally held onto the belief that learning shouldn’t stop after completing formal education. In fact, I would say, from the moment of graduation, life begins to expand at an exponential rate. Educating yourself should keep in step with your ever-changing life. The type of education I’m referring to focuses […]
I am not an expert by any means in the world of nutrition. I am simply a mom who, overtime, has come to appreciate and live by practices that aid in the well-being of my household. Every family dynamic is different. While what a share works for our family, I would strongly encourage you to […]
