Just about two weeks ago, Casiday began her senior year. And while I promise I’m not going to spend the next nine months waxing poetic about having a senior, there are a few things I want to say — mostly as a reminder to myself — as this year begins.
3 Bible Study Tips for Busy Moms
Let me start by saying this—I adore busy moms!! Seriously. We live in a crazy world and I know it can be very discouraging to see all the admonishments to slow down. Let’s be super honest: Some seasons of life are just busy. And it isn’t a sign we are
4 Traits of Christ-Like Relationships
As she walked to the car I could tell something wasn’t right. By the time she opened the door and climbed in, the tears were barely held back. “What’s wrong,” I queried, pulling out of the school parking lot. “I think everyone hates me,” she said as her voice cracked
The Battle for Our Daughters’ Minds
A couple of months ago, Casiday came home from church and said, “Did you know Hosea and Gomer were real people? That God told Hosea to marry Gomer and she was a prostitute?” “Yes, I did know that,” I answered, silently berating myself as a Bible teacher and a mom
Praying for Our Daughters to Be {Spiritually} Heart Healthy
Three years ago I had a heart attack. Some of you may know this but many of you probably don’t. I didn’t have any symptoms nor were there any warning signs. I was singing in the choir during our late service one Sunday morning when I knew something wasn’t right,
What’s Your Summer Plan? 6 Ways to Be Intentional
What’s your summer plan? I’ll be honest, there have been some years when I just wanted to survive. But since this is our last summer before Casiday graduates, I have a greater sense of urgency to be intentional about how we spend the next couple of months. As I’ve thought
15 Books for Tween Girls
Well, May has arrived. And with it, the countdown begins in earnest for the end of school. So, I’ve been thinking about ideas for summer activities. {Actually since my girl will be heading into her senior year of high school, I’ve been waxing nostalgic about what I’d do if we
Easter Basket Ideas to Encourage Your Daughter’s Faith
What do you include in your daughter’s Easter basket? It’s easy to walk into Target and load the cart with candy, stickers, and trinkets. Even for my big girl, I can always find plenty of “stuff” to tuck in her Easter basket. But one of my desires as a mom
A Prayer for Unfading Beauty
Beauty. Such a hard topic, isn’t it? We want our girls to take care of themselves, to be healthy and have good hygiene, and to learn to dress themselves both appropriately and modestly. But we don’t want to place too much emphasis on the appearance or their weight because we
Lenten Resources to Use with Your Family
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. If you’re like me, that isn’t something you grew up recognizing. As I have practiced Lent over the past several years, I’ve learned there is a deep power in the intentional setting aside of time and relinquishing habits or practices in order