I remember my father-in-law asking me early in my marriage and parenting what I would do in the following situation. He had heard a story of this …
Every Marriage Needs Butt Kickers
My husband, Chris, and I do not have the perfect marriage. In fact, it has been very challenging at times and we have gone through some tough …
Finding a New Rhythm
I saw a funny video on Facebook the other day about our true feelings regarding our re-entry into life now that COVID vaccines are becoming more …
I Can Be Here with You
This past week one of my kids had a really big meltdown. A meltdown happens when we experience emotions that are greater than we have the capacity to …
A Lesson on Loving Our Enemies
My oldest child was in an altercation at school not too long ago, attempting to defend a friend of his from someone else. It escalated quickly with …
Resource: All His Kids Magazine
We have a special guest blog today from our friend, Mary Anne Quinn. She is a reading and learning specialist and an Immanuel Prayer facilitator. Mary …
Navigating the Big Storm of Feelings
Today's blog post has a different feel - it's a video. Jen shares with us a story and important lesson of how to help our children navigate their big …
Overwhelmed by a Sense of Failure
Do you ever feel like you just aren’t cutting it as a parent? Deep in the back of my mind is a LONG list of the things I “should” be doing as …