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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The Miracles We Forget: Teaching Our Children to See God in the “Ordinary”
Christmas is the season of miracles — angels singing, shepherds witnessing glory, wise men following a star across a continent. But the truth is… the miracle didn’t end in a manger. It continued in every sunrise, every breath, every heartbeat, and every sense God placed inside our bodies. We are living, walking, laughing, tasting, hugging… Continue reading The Miracles We Forget: Teaching Our Children to See God in the “Ordinary”
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
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
🎃 Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
I remember a church service several years ago that completely changed how I view Halloween. The message wasn’t fire and brimstone or a list of do’s and don’ts — it was simply this: Everything can be seen as good or evil depending on the lens you choose to look through and the impact it has… Continue reading 🎃 Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
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
Raising Light 