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As you check off your list, the most important present might be the gift you give God this Christmas. What will it be? Will you say “yes” to all He’s created you to be? Today I’m sharing about my favorite Christmas memory and how it shaped the way I use my gifts. I hope it…

Christmas is right around the corner. Gasp! I know. I don’t know about you, but December is a blur unless I get started early with Christmas preparations. Here are three things I’ve started TODAY. 1. Order Christmas Cards I’m still one of those old-fashioned people who love sending out Christmas cards, but nothing is more…

Is heaven for real? As a follower of God, I believe the answer is yes … but during my grandfather’s passing I discovered that I was right. How I know heaven is for real … Years ago I met a hospice nurse named Penny. Her job was to make the last days of terminally ill…

    The Desire to Be Seen Years ago, I attended a national mothering conference. A lot of women had gathered together to have fun, bond with friends, and learn how to be better mothers. Unfortunately, I didn’t attend with other women. The truth was I’ve never felt so alone in my life. I had…

I’m sharing these 6 quotes to bring you peace as well as a free printable!   6 Quotes to Bring You Peace When All You Want to Do is Escape from Life   Yesterday, I was a bit overwhelmed (and that might be the understatement of a lifetime!). I work from home as a writer,…

Pro-life for Kids: Ideas for Teaching the Sanctity of Life The little feet pin glinted on the woman’s lapel. The feet and toes were tiny. It was as if a fairy had landed upon her blouse, left gold footprints, and fluttered away. I pointed to the pin. “That’s so cute.” The older woman smiled. “Those…

I remember the first time I heard that a friend’s parents were getting a divorce. I must have been 7 at the time, and I didn’t understand. Was that possible? People were allowed to do that? It didn’t seem right. More than that, it seemed wrong. Growing up, I didn’t know my biological dad, and…

You wanted to say something. Do something. Help in some way. But you just weren’t sure what to do. So you said nothing. Did nothing. Helped no one. People experiencing grief need understanding and compassion no matter the reason for their grief. Whether the loss of a loved one, loss of a pet, divorce, or…

It’s hard to believe it’s been over six years since we started living a grateful life with The Grumble Free Year. We started August 2017 and that Thanksgiving Grandma broke her back. We went on the cruise August 2018, and (after writing about it all) The Grumble Free Year released November 2019. One of the…

I count it a blessing that my children come from a family of faith, with grandparents and great-grandparents who have followed Christ for many years. My husband, John, and I want our children to understand their spiritual heritage and to know that faith isn’t just a Mom and Dad thing. So over the years, we’ve…

What type of spiritual heritage did you come from? What type of spiritual heritage do you pass on? Personally, my mother and grandmother accepted Christ when I was a child. The “before” and “after” of what God did in their lives is very clear in my mind. I saw the difference God made, and when…

Through the years I’ve seen how important it is to pray God’s word over and for my children. I’ve also watched how God moved in my kid’s hearts and lives when I shared the scriptures with them. That’s why I’ve made it a priority to read through the Bible each year and journal what God…

Seasons change. Life changes. Kids grow up. These are three things I’m tuning into this fall. Seasons are changing. I see them in the turning of the leaves and the geese flying south. The hot, humid air is turning cool and crisp. Halloween is just around the corner, and Thanksgiving isn’t far behind. Life is…

While January 1 is truly the beginning of the new year, September and October always feel like a fresh start to me. By September in the Goyer house, we’ve just started homeschooling. I’ve usually started a new prayer journal, and we’re settling into a new (earlier) bedtime routine. While summer is fun, by the end…

  Being a parent is hard. It’s easy to get too focused on the daily struggles and frustrations and forget that each day is an opportunity to teach, guide, and grow my children into the unique people God created them to be. I often come up with goals for how to relate and react to…

These 7 prayers to say for your children can help be a springboard for your prayer life. Do you need new words to guide your heart as you seek God for your family? Let these prayers guide you.   7 Prayers to Say for Your Children I often pray for my children… That they are…

I’m the author of many books and blogs — over 70 books and too many blog posts to count! I write a lot and I plot a lot, but one of my biggest weaknesses is not taking time to consider how to fuel my soul. There’s a lot going out, and I get drained if…

  As a mom of ten kids I hear a lot of dreams. “I want to be a firefighter.” “I’m going to be a fashion designer.” “I’m going to write kids’ books!” When kids are little dreaming big comes naturally. Yet as they get older they are discouraged. They realize dreaming means doing … and…

As Christians, we are called to pray for one another. However, it can be challenging to know how to pray effectively. When we pray for others, it’s easy to focus solely on their needs and overlook the state of our own hearts. It’s also easy to look at their shortcomings and ignore our own when…

Have you ever compared yourself with other women–other moms or co-workers–and felt like you didn’t match up? (Guilty). We call it the comparison game, but in the end, we are the big losers. Do you feel discouraged? Do you see others having success at all levels and wonder when it will be your turn? Are…