This is the season when we celebrate Easter as a family and remember the greatest gift of all. Giggles quickly turned into belly laughs as I crawled on all fours, the preschooler perched on my back. Older siblings emptied the coat closet and spread their jackets on...
St. Patrick's Day, beyond the largest party in Savanna, fountain waters dyed emerald, the wearing of the green, shamrocks, and Guinness merchandise, is a timeless tale about forgiveness in the real life of St. Patrick. Patrick was a wild youth growing up in England...
"If you’re smart," Chad confided as he stood with my husband apart from the rest of the family, "you'll cut down that old snag before your wife gets attached to it." My husband regarded the tree. "Speaking from experience?" Chad nodded. "By the time I got around...
On Valentine's Day, and every day, what are fresh ways to demonstrate appreciation and affection for others? More than a feeling, love is an action. First, fill your own emotional tank so you can give from a place of abundance. Watch an emotionally impactful film...
The story, There's a Baby in the Barn, began with a pregnant mare who came to live at our home. Pieces of my life often find their way into stories or become the inspiration for writing. Participating each year in the annual church Christmas pageant gave me the...
"Gladdening and humorous assurance that the best things in life have nothing to do with things." ~ Richard Paul Evans, number one New York Times best-selling author of 43 books including The Christmas Box Homeless for the Holidays is a delightful read...
What do single moms need most? From my personal experience as the solo mom of seven, hope and healing for single moms is a common desire. In answer to this need, the popular and ever-expanding YouVersion Bible app features a faith-based devotional for solo moms titled...
Are you related to Pilgrim John Howland? Of all the pilgrims, John Howland may have been the most influential. He certainly had one of the greatest impacts on American history. As one of the early settlers, Howland exemplifies that America is a nation of opportunity....
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho: Does the to-do list ever end? Is it possible to master the never ending to-do list? I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. That makes it hard to plan the day. –E.B. White Have you...
Looking back at one of the most meaningful conversations around the topic of single-mom families and The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make, I had no idea our two-day interview with Focus on the Family would be one of the most listened to of 2024. Find Part 1 of...
We’ve heard of soccer moms and stage mothers. I’m a writer who trailers my kids and horses across the nation. My Apple computer, fondly christened MacBeth, is the essential I bring along.