I am a Mentor for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). MOPS is an organization that was created to support mothers with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. As any mom knows—those are tough years! The international organization has groups that meet all over … Continue reading →
I’m writing this on Christmas Eve afternoon. Little grandson napping, big chocolate lab snoozing too, my daughter and my husband at church practicing for tonight’s service, my son-in-law at work. Around town, the last-minute frenzy is palpable. But when you … Continue reading →
Our Daily Bread devotionals have been around for decades. These small monthly booklets have been used for generations and have stood the test of time. The brand name, Our Daily Bread, is taken from the Lord’s Prayer, “Give us this … Continue reading →
Dear Reader, Yes, this one’s for you. You who share stories with children. You who read that same book, over and over and over. You who choose, and buy, and gift the books that line a child’s shelf. This little … Continue reading →
This is part two in the Legacies and Children series. You can read part one here. This month we’re going to look at the lessons we can learn from the clothing Laura, Almanzo, and their families wore and talk about … Continue reading →
Mothers are expert jugglers. They juggle family, relationships, chores, sports, school, friendships, church and a myriad of other things. But for a mother who is also a writer there seems to be an added and sometimes complex level of juggling. … Continue reading →