The Porch

by | Jun 3, 2010 | Parenting, The Porch |

I am so thrilled to introduce you to Joann. She is a M.O.D Squad mom of two and every time she shares her heart I am inspired to love Jesus more and be a mom of purpose. Recently, she shared this story about her daughter for our home school program. If you read one...

On Million Arrows My Response

by | May 27, 2010 | Parenting |

So here I sit, thinking to myself, “How can I take the long way home and commit today to raising arrows that will strike a blow against the kingdom of darkness?” First, I am praying that God will give my husband & me a specific vision for raising our own little...

One Million Arrows Review

by | May 26, 2010 | Parenting |

Challenged. Inspired. Moved. These words all describe how I felt as read this book. At it’s core, it is a book discipling our children in Christ. The book is broken into three sections. First Julie challenges you to Gather – by owning the mission, next to...

One Million Arrows

by | May 25, 2010 | Parenting |

I have this unspoken rule. When I stumble across something twice…I take it as hint from God to notice it. I’m not sure where I first saw the book One Million Arrows by Julie Ferwerda, but the Lord in His wisdom put in front of me a second time. I took the hint,...

Chair Time

by | May 18, 2010 | Chair Time, Parenting |

The day started with a bang. The girls clamored for their breakfast. Between the four of them there are about 15 requests. As I finished up kitchen duties and moved to put the baby down for a nap I was immediately met by my four year old who wanted to play on the...

Chair Time

by | Apr 20, 2010 | Chair Time, Parenting |

I have been thinking a lot about stories. Specifically, the story my children will tell about me when they are older. The story they will tell their children. This is my legacy. I am reading a book called The Story Factor by Annette Simmons. She says, “Other...