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Family & Home Life

Strategies and help for building a peaceful home and enjoying Christian family life

Taking Action And Seeing Progress Toward Your G.R.E.A.T. Goals For The New Year // Episode 111

What are we talking about today? Happy New Year! Are you excited about the goals that you have for this new year? Maybe you’ve picked a word of the year, or you have a few resolutions – or maybe there are Big Crazy Goals that you want to see happen in your life.  Well, my …

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Tips to prevent your family holidays from turning into a disaster… and ideas for what to do if things fall apart anyway // Episode 109

What are we talking about today? Anytime there is a special event going on, there is extra space for things to fall apart. Emotions are higher, schedules are disrupted, memories are being made… and sometimes that means hurt feelings, conflict, and disappointment.  Christmas does not always create the memories that we want.  So today, we’re …

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10 simple ways to keep Jesus, family time, and gratitude at the center of your holiday season // Episode 106

What are we talking about today? The holidays are great… but they are often so busy! And it’s way too easy to get distracted from the important things that you want your family time to focus on for Christmas. Maybe you’re distracted by the presents, maybe it’s all the extra parties and gatherings, or maybe …

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Loving your in-laws when you just aren’t on the same page (during the holidays, or any other time of the year!) // Episode 105

What are we talking about today? Relationships with the in-laws can be tricky. There is often a lot of baggage and emotion in these parts of the Christian family experience, and it can be really difficult to navigate these relationships well! Whether you love your in-laws or tolerate them, you have certainly had moments when …

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Building family relationships as you walk through the many seasons of life: from celebration to sadness and everything in between // Episode 100

What are we talking about today? We all want happiness in life. We want peace, security, purpose, and fun. But we also promise in our wedding vows “in sickness and in health” for a reason.  Because life will throw curveballs at us.  Life will have its hard seasons. And the reality is, these are often …

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How a busy mom can create family rhythms that bring joy and peace to family life (no matter what craziness is going on) // Episode 96

What are we talking about today? You want a peaceful home. A happy family. You want to get everything done, wear all the hats, and fit in time for family fun.  And healthy family rhythms will get you there.  Whether you like to-do lists or not, have a great morning routine or not, live by …

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Friendship, hospitality, and living the Christian life well – creating a family rhythm that prioritizes loving your neighbor, and others, well. (Foundational Pillars 101) // Episode 94

What are we talking about today? We are living in a culture filled with loneliness. Even inside the church, so many people are looking for deeper friendships, authentic community, and meaningful connection. And even though life is busy as a Christian mom, we are called to love the people around us well.  But how? What …

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How you can find time, energy, and money for hospitality even as a busy Christian mom (and why you absolutely should!) // Episode 84

What are we talking about today? You’re busy. Of course you are! You’re a mom, a wife, with a thousand things to do everyday and time only to do about half of the to-do list… if that. And you know what? It is still worth the time and energy to open your home and your …

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