If asked what the most beneficial tool in my parenting toolbox is, I would say - without any hesitation, "One-Liners." These pre-scripted, parenting quotes have been instrumental in training my children. And parents and teachers continue to echo my sentiments as they have also seen these short phrases transform their homes and ...
Mommyhood
Maximize Your Day
Do you go to bed feeling unaccomplished? I remember when our children were little, Daddy would come home from work and kindly sit in a chair just to listen to me share what I did that day - because it definitely wasn't obvious by looking at the house! I felt like a failure as yet another day passed without noticeable accomplishment. Fast ...
A Fresh Start in 2021: Your Marriage
✓ Taking Care of Me✓ Having a Daily Quiet Time If you and I allow God to make changes in these two areas of life, we can be very thankful come December 31st. But I think there is one more area that God desires for us to yield to Him: our marriages. Sigh... Compared to marriage, it may seem easy to exercise, eat healthy, and Sabbath. ...
A Fresh Start in 2021: How to Change
Enjoy a Fresh Start in 2021 with this four-part series. 1. Taking Care of Me2. Sabbath and Rest3. How to Change4. Your Marriage What is going to be different about 2021? After watching current events you may feel like we are jumping into the same dumpster fire of 2020. While I can't control what other people do, 2021 can ...
A Fresh Start in 2021: Finding Sabbath and Rest
Enjoy a Fresh Start in 2021 with this four-part series. 1. Taking Care of Me2. Finding Sabbath and Rest3. How to Change4. Your Marriage This month we are choosing a Fresh Start in 2021. So far we have looked at exercise and health as ways to take care of yourself. I also encouraged you to share your specific goals to ensure the ...
A Fresh Start: Taking Care of Me
Enjoy a Fresh Start with this four-part series. 1. Taking Care of Me2. Sabbath and Rest3. How to Change4. Your Marriage For many of us 2020 seems like a blur. We had great ambitions for growth during the last 12 months, but somewhere between social distancing, confusion, and complete shock, goals were replaced with ...
Are You Plucking to Sew?
Parenting in the Franz house is emotionally arduous right now. Bubs (age 16) is driving to school, starting a part-time job, and spreading his wings more and more. When did the little boy who was the inspiration for ABCJesusLovesMe evolve into a man? A friend shared the above image on Facebook and I requested her permission to share it ...
Has Your Church Left the Faith?
Oh, how my understanding of the rapture and Tribulation period is deepening during my study of Daniel by Dr. David Jeremiah. I learned in 2 Thessalonians 2 that there are three things that must happen before the Tribulation can occur. But, it is the first one that has pricked my heart. “Falling away comes first.” (v.3) Dr. David Jeremiah ...
An Idea to Encourage Friends in the Faith
How many of you have friends who are incredibly hard to purchase for? I see your hands! Or, maybe you are looking for practical ideas to spur on your daily quiet time. Introducing the Butterfly Box. The Butterfly Box is a subscription box with the goal of uplifting and inspiring women in their faith. Each month's box is designed ...
Are You Planning for Today or Tomorrow?
I am done with this pandemic. While I am extremely grateful for the additional family time, I want to resume church, Bible study, and time with friends. I desire to make appointments and plans without wondering if we will have to quarantine soon. I long to return to normalcy. And I know that I am not alone in these longings! Today vs ...