The transition between summer and fall is a tough one for my family. We're all reluctant to trade in our lazy days and sandy feet for weekly schedules and sneak... Read More...
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask
anything according to His will, He hears us.” — 1 John 5:14
When I was in high school, my... Read More...
Every year we make special memories around the beautiful green tree in our living room. Each ornament on our tree represents an important moment or reminds us o... Read More...
In Matthew 16, Jesus asks His disciples what people are saying about His identity.
Many in the ancient world are unsure about the Son of Man, but Peter boldl... Read More...
I was making dinner in the kitchen … okay, I was heating up a package of frozen pre-made orange chicken.
It was a long day. Don’t judge.
I did sprinkle chia s... Read More...
It was inevitable. January would arrive and I was ready to regroup, refocus, and revved-up for a new routine. I would make detailed action plans to meet each of... Read More...
For most of us, September gets us in “back to school” mode and reminds us of all the fun adventures a new school year brings.
It’s a perfect time to meet new f... Read More...
I love my kids. That’s nothing new, most people love their kids.
But I actually like my kids. I like being around them. I like them as the awesome little peopl... Read More...
My oldest son and I were having a picnic lunch together in the backyard. He was five years old at the time and my three younger children were all napping. We we... Read More...
I was making dinner in the kitchen … okay, I was heating up a package of frozen premade orange chicken.
It was a long day. Don’t judge.
I did sprinkle chi... Read More...
An interview with Amber Hawthorne, founder of Bambu Earth, a company that makes natural, ethical, and sustainable skincare and donates some of its proceeds to m... Read More...
God knows us well—after all, He made us! Helping kids truly understand how much God wants to know them and speak into every aspect of their lives is so importan... Read More...
Kara is a homeschooling mom to four and a freelance writer for the Orange County Register and Family magazine. She speaks at mom groups about how the small things in our lives can make a big impact.
