MANNA FOR 2

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Oct 14, 20235 min read

Loving better, on vacation

As we started the 2 day drive home from vacation, I reflected on how my family did with loving better this past week. Here are some ways...

Oct 7, 20233 min read

On The Road

Our school has a week off for Fall break so we decided to go to Illinois to visit family. I had to explain to J why we have a break- we...

Sep 30, 20233 min read

Inviting Him In

A dear friend told me about something I’ve been enjoying recently, which is the Pause app. This app is a “a simple way to connect with...

Sep 23, 20232 min read

Love Better, continued

A few years ago my family started doing “Love Better Circles” inspired by Matthew 22:37-39. And He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord...

Sep 16, 20233 min read

Every Story Whispers His Name

My sons love Paw Patrol, a show about first responder pups who love helping. They have enjoyed this show for years. It seems to be an...

Sep 10, 20233 min read

Two Small Coins

My 4 year old came up to me this morning wanting to read his Beginner Bible. I said yes because I never want to miss an opportunity to...

Jun 1, 20233 min read

Super Simple Silly Summer Strategy

Happy Summer! As a part-time teacher and a part-time homeschooling mama, that sentence carries excitement and possibly a bit of chaos for...

Mar 27, 20231 min read

One of my favorite things

Yesterday I got to do one of my favorite things -making God connections in nature. We were doing a prayer walk around a park and through...

Nov 13, 20225 min read

Retreat

I found myself feeling tired and overwhelmed by my schedule and parenting struggles. That may not sound like anything unusual to you and...

Jun 26, 20223 min read

Never

“You never do things for me!” “I’ll never do what you said!” “I’ll never go there!” M (5 years old) has started angrily saying the word...

Jun 26, 20223 min read

Speak Life

When do you feel like you do your best parenting? For me, it’s when I bless my kiddos instead of treating them like burdens. Lord, may...

Jun 19, 20223 min read

Whatchu doin'?

We went on a multi-state road trip with our young kids. If you don’t have young kids or haven’t been on a long road trip, you might not...

Jun 12, 20224 min read

Her story

Our family had the opportunity to go to the beach with my parents. So many feelings, thoughts, and experiences came from that trip as the...

Jun 5, 20229 min read

I haven't written in a while

I haven't written in a while. Life has been busy. However, I don't plan to say my life is “busy” anymore. It feels like a curse on my...

Jan 6, 20225 min read

Where is God?

Have you ever picked up a Bible to read or pray and not felt anything? Has it felt like God's not there? Has it felt like God doesn't...

Oct 31, 20214 min read

Church

Church. What is it? It means different things to different people. For some it brings up feelings of growth and community and for others...

Sep 7, 20212 min read

A Good Cuddle

A hurricane was about to hit land in Louisiana and M (4.5 years old) heard us talking about it. Some new friends of ours had canceled...

Aug 28, 20215 min read

I can learn from her

On June 4th my mom came over with my dad to drop off our kids. She came in slowly and immediately laid down on the couch. She was very...

Aug 20, 20212 min read

Good news!

M (almost 5 years old) has prayed to accept Jesus into his heart! We’re overjoyed!! His cousin got baptized! When M asked why she did...

Jul 26, 20214 min read

Stewardship

The process of getting a screened in porch and new siding and a few new windows looked like it was finally going to start. Weather and...

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