Last month I wet your appetite with images of our recent visit to central California and Yellowstone. Today's post will continue the vacation post by sharing tips for vacationing in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone! While our kiddos were at camp, my husband and I escaped for a few days to Wyoming to explore more of God's beautiful creation. ...
Mommyhood
How to Handle the Christmas Stress
We as Christian parents and teachers tend to take on a lot of stress during December. Interestingly, I see this happening in two ways. We shun anything that the world has latched onto during the Christmas season and made not about Jesus. We stress out trying to build strong, tall fences around our families to keep out all negative for fear ...
Is a Bible On Your Christmas List?
As I have been reading through the key chapters of the Bible with many of you, I have come to appreciate more and more a quality study Bible. If you are in the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group, you know that my Bible fell apart. See damages below. While my Bible was being repaired, I was asked to review the new study Bible by Tony Evans. ...
Vacationing in Central California (Yosemite) with Kids
Not even the new year and I am already hearing talk about summer vacations. While it is months away, it is well known that popular places book quickly. I loathe planning vacations. Why? Because I don't know where to stay. We don't have tons of money to spend. And, I don't want to get caught in tourist traps. You too? To add to our ...
The 2 Lies I am Believing. You too?
Last week I shared my struggle with believing lies. It seems that in several areas of my life, God is calling out these lies and prodding me to believe the truth. (Did you print the free Lies vs Truth printable?) Here are two lies that can trip me up. Follow Your Heart If you like to veg out in front of Hallmark movies, you have seen ...
Are You Believing Lies or Truth?
I will never forget the first time he said the words to me. They hit me like a wrecking ball to an old brick building. “You are believing lies.” The words were harsh. but covered in love. And, I knew his statement was true. My husband reminded me that I was choosing to believe the lies of the enemy over the truth of my ...
5 Simple Thanksgiving Ideas to Teach Gratitude
Did you know that Thanksgiving is only 5 weeks away? Because I know that time is fleeting, I want to provide you with some simple ideas to develop a heart of gratitude in your family. Thanksgiving Song I love this simple idea that requires no prep or supplies. Begin each meal with this Thanksgiving song based on the tune of “Where is ...
Instilling Faith In Your Children
In my Biblical Discipline conferences, I humbly share that prior to having my own children I believed parenting would be easy. It wasn't long into my journey that I discovered raising godly children is anything but easy. And I know that I am not alone. Many of you are overwhelmed. You had great ambition, but somewhere between the piles of ...
What Deposits Are You Making?
In my mind, I have an ample amount of time before my children fly my nest to face the world. But the calendar is suggesting otherwise. Bubs started his first year of high school a couple of months ago meaning that I have only 3 years to finish the training that I started 15 years ago. Up to the point I have instilled in him a work ethic ...
Be Intentional Planner Now Available!
Three years ago, I felt a nudge from God... Create a planner for all women. One that is simple and affordable to help women around the world be intentional wherever God has placed them. In October 2018 we offered the first Be Intentional Planner. The popularity was overwhelming. Several times we had to cease ...