When I was a little girl, my brother, sister, and I would play Nintendo in our parents' basement. We loved the classics—Super Mario Brothers, Duck Hunt, and Tetris. But one game that really stuck with me was a Bible game called Joshua. The player helped Joshua conquer Jericho. And while I don’t remember all the details of the game, I do remember ...
Mommyhood
When My Actions Speak Louder Than My Words
A few years ago, I walked through James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore. The study was both rich and convicting, shedding light on sins in my life that I had either ignored or hidden. While studying the commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself,” Beth referenced Matthew 5:19:“Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and ...
The Sacred Season of Motherhood
There are seasons in motherhood that feel long and heavy—and others that feel like they’re gone in a blink. I came across these words from a childhood friend, and they struck such a deep chord in me, I knew I had to share them. Maybe you're in the thick of it right now—wiping noses, reheating your coffee for the third time, and carrying what feels ...
The Things We Use to Fill the Void
“Yahweh allows the stuff of Earth to be lacking in its ability to fulfill us so that we have no choice but to look to Him for our ultimate satisfaction.” Priscilla Shirer, Elijah If you're like me, you don’t enjoy feeling like something is missing. We want to fill the empty places in our lives, to build purpose and meaning so we don’t have to ...
How to Speak God’s Truth Over Your Child’s Life
Have you heard of speaking truth over your child's life? I wasn’t familiar with this concept until a few years ago, but I wish I had known about it earlier in my parenting journey. Let’s dive into what it means, why it’s important, and how we can speak truth over our children. (Plus, enjoy a free Valentine's Day printable that complements this ...
Rules Needed to Raise Kind Kids
If I polled the ABCJesusLovesMe and Parenting to Impress families, I believe 100% would say they desire their children to be kind. But if you've spent more than a few hours with a toddler or a teen, you know that kindness isn’t always natural. So, what does it take to raise kind children? Is it about the rules you set in your home? You know—the ...
Gratitude: Your Key to Beating Burnout
Some research shows an astounding 93% of mothers feel burned out today. By definition, "burnout is an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion." 93% of moms are burned out. Can you relate? I know exactly how you feel. I’ve experienced that overwhelming exhaustion from rushing between activities. I’ve felt drained from the endless ...
Does Your Home Have Structure? Here’s How to Tell
A listener to the Parenting to Impress podcast, raised an insightful question: “How do I know if my home has structure? Is there a right or wrong amount?” Structure seems abstract, but I believe there are a few hints to gauge your family's structure. And be sure to read until the end, where I offer guidance for parents who are providing structure ...
What’s a Christian to Do with the Enneagram?
I find the brain fascinating. How God created each person beautifully unique, yet with similar traits, is humbling and amazing. That's probably why I have enjoyed learning about personalities. It has helped me understand myself, work with others, and better parent my kids. My favorite personality resource is the Enneagram. This guide became ...
How Chores Can Help Reduce Child Anxiety
Growing up on a farm, work was a significant part of my life. Whether it was loading livestock into the trailer, preserving vegetables from the garden, or cutting thistles when the grass was waist-high, there was always something to be done. It took everyone working together to stay on top of it. However, I believe that working together has many ...