You know those Christmas gifts you buy thinking, “This will be a fun little extra”? And then you end up ripping the box open weeks early because something in your mom-gut whispers, “Wait… this might actually be amazing”? Yeah. That was me with the LumiBoard LED Drawing Board. I originally picked it out as a… Continue reading Lighting Up Learning: The Surprising Tool That Transformed Our School Day
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Making Space for the Magic of Santa and the Miracle of Jesus
Every year as Christmas rolls around, Santa kind of takes over. Because let’s be honest— Santa is loud, colorful, jolly, and everywhere. And Jesus… Jesus is quiet. Holy. Humble. Sacred. It’s easy for Santa to take center stage if we’re not purposeful, and it’s also easy for parents to feel guilty when they realize they’ve… Continue reading Making Space for the Magic of Santa and the Miracle of Jesus
A Thanksgiving Filled With Peace, Purpose, and Pure Gratitude
Thanksgiving has a way of slowing us down. The world quiets just a little, the table fills up, and suddenly—if we let it—our hearts open wide to see everything we’ve been given. This year, as I look around at my family, the joy in my children’s eyes, and the warmth of our home, I’m reminded… Continue reading A Thanksgiving Filled With Peace, Purpose, and Pure Gratitude
When You Ask God to Change You… He Really Does
If there’s one thing I’ve learned this past year, it’s this: When you ask God to change you, He will. It might not feel natural. It might not be easy. But He will do it—slowly, faithfully, and so tenderly that one day you look up and realize… I’m not who I used to be. Richard… Continue reading When You Ask God to Change You… He Really Does
When Doing It All for Them Does Less for Them
Sometimes the best way for our children to understand the gift of an accommodation is to have them do the hard work first. When Lucy was younger, I did a lot of the handwriting for her—especially in math. Her mind could easily keep up with the concepts, but her fine motor skills just hadn’t caught… Continue reading When Doing It All for Them Does Less for Them
Christians, It Doesn’t Matter What We Think — That’s Why We Have the Bible
In today’s world, confusion runs rampant. Children are growing up surrounded by mixed messages about identity, truth, and purpose. But as Christians, we don’t have to be confused — because God has already given us His Word. The truth is, it doesn’t matter what we think. It matters what God says. The Bible makes it… Continue reading Christians, It Doesn’t Matter What We Think — That’s Why We Have the Bible
🌿 The Lap That Feels Like Home
There are moments in motherhood when time seems to pause — when a child’s words pierce straight through the noise of the world and land right in your heart. Lucy had a writing assignment this week: “Describe your favorite room in the house.” She began circling adjectives like cozy, warm, safe, and beautiful. When I… Continue reading 🌿 The Lap That Feels Like Home
Run the Race Marked for You
When I think back to the time I shared a simple post celebrating Lucy’s success finishing third grade, and starting 4th, I’m still amazed at the contrast in reactions. Many moms were incredibly kind and supportive, while others—well, let’s just say their responses were… less than gracious. I was stunned at how quickly a moment… Continue reading Run the Race Marked for You
Guarding Their Hearts: Why Protecting Our Children from Media Matters More Than Ever
There’s a Netflix program right now geared toward seven-year-olds that’s touting transgenderism as perfectly normal. And just when you think you can trust “family” networks, Disney sneaks in similar messaging for toddlers. Take the show Dino Ranch, for example. On the surface, it seems like a wholesome, adorable show for preschoolers—colorful, kind-hearted, and full of… Continue reading Guarding Their Hearts: Why Protecting Our Children from Media Matters More Than Ever
🌟 Be of Good Cheer: Why The Clockmaker’s Son Is One of the Best Books I’ve Ever Read with Lucy
I don’t often call a book life-changing, but The Clockmaker’s Son by Jenny Phillips truly deserves that title. Lucy and I recently finished it together, and I can honestly say it’s one of the most powerful stories we’ve ever read. It’s published through The Good and the Beautiful, the homeschool program we love—but you don’t… Continue reading 🌟 Be of Good Cheer: Why The Clockmaker’s Son Is One of the Best Books I’ve Ever Read with Lucy
Raising Light 