In October of last year, we took a big family road trip. We started our travels through Wyoming, then hit South Dakota. As we neared the end of our trip through South Dakota, our plans changed due to weather. It was cold, wet and snowy on the route we intended to take on our way …
Dear First-Time Mom Who is Waiting on Labor to Start
Dear First Time Mom Who is Waiting on Labor Start, You are almost there! The day you have been waiting for since you found out you were pregnant, and you’re eager, oh so eager, to hold your baby in your arms. You’re tired of imagining that little nose and tired of guessing whose eyes your …
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How to Keep Your Children Quiet in Church
We’ve walked through the gamut of opinions and convictions on whether or not our children will stay in the church service with us or go to their own individual classes. We didn’t set out thinking that we would train our children to stay in service with us, but in the end that’s what we’ve settled …
15 Games to Play as a Couple
Are you looking for fun board games to play together as a couple? The following games are perfect for two players, and even better when played with your spouse or significant other! Being intentional to put a date night on the calendar with your spouse is so important to having a thriving marriage. Far too …
20 Quick Ways to Show Your Wife Love
Loving your wife well on a daily basis simply takes consideration and intentionality. Here are 20 quick ways to show your wife love. By contributing writer, Mark Life has gotten crazy busy yet again for our family. The list of “due yesterday” is five pages long and the responsibilities weigh on my shoulders like a couple …
Intentional Toddler Time {17 months old}
{Timmy is currently 17 months old} We have been having so much fun playing and learning together lately. Since we’re preparing to move right now, it’s easy to let time with my kids go on the back burner. However, I’ve found that getting on the floor and playing for at least 15 minutes every day …
9 Ways to Love Your UnBelieving Husband
How do you love an unbelieving husband? God has called us to even love a non Christian husband. Here is some encouragement for you. By contributing writer, Amy For many years, I was married to an unbeliever, a non-Christian. We were certain we were made for each other, and we built a family together, complete …
My Miscarriage Changed Me
A few weeks ago we found out we were pregnant with our third child, but soon after I began to bleed and reality sank in. I had a miscarriage, and the following is what I wrote as my baby was taken into Heaven. It is my prayer that by sharing my innermost thoughts that those …
Taking Time to Refocus on What Really Matters
By contributing writer, Amy If you spend much time in a grocery store checkout line this month, you’re sure to see some rather uninventive headlines about reinventing yourself. They’re all promising the secret to a better, healthier, more organized you. The funny thing is that they read very much like the headlines from last …
Things to Do in South Dakota with Kids
I took a little break over the holidays from sharing about our big family road trip we took in October. But I want to pick back up and share some of what we did in each place we visited as well as tips and tricks for road tripping as a family. Some posts you might …
How to Make Bible Story Stones
We love our Bible Story Stones. They are such a great way to talk about the stories in the Bible, build vocabulary, and promote imaginative play. I use Bible Story Stones with both my toddler and preschooler! Bible Story Stones are simple to make. You just need some stones, a few craft supplies, and a …
Missions Are Not Just Overseas
By contributing writer, Jane I’ve always had a heart for missions. I used to dream of moving to India or Asia and spreading the Gospel of Jesus to souls in need of Him. But long story short, life took over, and traveling overseas has yet to happen. Maybe it will someday, but in my current season …