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How and Why To Say No

Post written by contributing writer, Kat. We live in an age of constant communication and abounding options. Stay at home moms are not isolated anymore. We have countless opportunities to get involved in church, the community and online. While there are many benefits to our connectedness, there is also a greater need for us to [...]

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Developing a Personal Mission Statement

Photo Credit Simplifying and prioritizing in your life all begin with developing your core foundation, a vision, a mission, a plan. This is a key foundation for the second step of developing a structure, routine, and schedule for your life. We need to build a foundation. What are your priorities? Are you doing the right [...]

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Guarding Against Technology Time-Wasters

Technology is a powerful tool, but it also can be a distracting time-waster. I have been honored to use this tool to not only help organize my life in many ways, to maintain this blog ministry, but I have also experienced its powerful drawing nature. I have seen the minutes and hours tick by as [...]

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Stop Serving Your Family & Serve the One

Photo credit Post written by monthly contributor, Kat. I’ll bet you never thought you’d read that post title on this blog… Let me explain. We come to expect a certain response from our husband and children when we do things to serve them. A thank you, a smile, 12 dozen roses, foot-washing. You know. Standard [...]

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Let Nothing Stand Between You

This post is written by contributing writer, Kat. The Story Several years ago, I went to the grocery store with my first baby. She was sitting in a cart that had been sterilized to surgical specifications by my vast supply of wipes and cleaners. She played with a toy that would stimulate her intellect and [...]

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One Thousand Gifts: Learning to See and Name Every One

Photo Credit One of my goals this year was to become a radically thankful woman. I know in my heart that thankfulness is key to true joy in this life. I know that I could truly experience the fullness of life when my heart chose to purposefully focus on the good. I know my life [...]

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How Do You Take Care Of Yourself?

This post is brought to you by monthly contributor, Vina Barham. As mothers, we look after our husband and children’s well being on a daily basis. And quite often, we’re guilty of forgetting to tend to our own. We’re quite capable of going without for a long period of time and running on reserves until [...]

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True Woman 2010 Recap

We had an absolute blast at True Woman ’10 this past weekend in Fort Worth, Texas! We were challenged again and again by the beautiful high calling and design that God has for womanhood right alongside 3,800 other women attending. I was blessed to meet 7 lovely blog readers as well at the event. How [...]

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What Every Mom Needs To Know After a Bad Day…

Photo Credit This post is written by contributing writer, Kat. A few months ago I had one of those terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days that all moms have every once in awhile. Sometimes every two or three times in awhile. After finally putting the kids to bed, with a deep sigh felt through [...]

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Let Your Work be Your Worship

Photo Credit I was overwhelmed with my assignment today – my mothering and homemaking. My little ones have been bickering like crazy fighting over toys, food, and whatever else with piercing screams. I forgot to turn on my dishwasher, leaving me with a kitchen full of dirty dishes. A Realtor calls to show the house [...]

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