This recipe is very near and dear to my heart. Ten years ago I was being induced to have our first baby, I decided to make cookies for all the nurses and doctors that God was sending to be part of … [Read more...]
Why I’m Blessed to Be Their Mother
It was a surprise attack. The morning was yet dark and all I did was walk out our bedroom door. When suddenly! They popped out from seemingly nowhere. Three tousle-headed little boys all … [Read more...]
My Thoughts on “Working” Moms…
The following article is an excerpt from 'The Good Wife's Guide: Embracing Your Role as a Help Meet' (edited to fit the blog) Fifty-plus years ago, when parents were raising twelve children or … [Read more...]
Do You Know How Proud I Am of You?
Because I'm a woman, a wife, and a mother, my writing it targeted toward other "women." My mission is to encourage you--as I'm also pursuing--to joyfully serve your family as unto the Lord. I've … [Read more...]
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Dear Darlene, I used to be a super busy woman, Bible study teacher, involved in many ministries, our daughter was busy too, piano, harp, musical theater, ballet... You get the idea a super (overly … [Read more...]
The Ministry of Being a Motherand a Titus 2sday Link Up!
Being a stay at home mom will not look the same for each woman. Our life circumstances are all different. Some of us home school, while others have children in school. Some of our husbands work from … [Read more...]
Assembly Not Included
The home should be a self-contained shelter of security;a kind of school where life’s basic lessons are taught;and a kind of church where God is honored"~ Billy Graham, “My Answer” A few years back, … [Read more...]
Teaching Grace
Hi Darlene,First let me say I agree with everything I have read on your website. I love the guidance you give to have a happier home and marriage, and I have three small children of my own.My question … [Read more...]
How Do You Present Yourself?
It’s often been said that we should start the day off with a good breakfast, but for many women the day starts long before we even make it to the kitchen. We look in the mirror, either put on our … [Read more...]
How To Truly Hug Your Children
A hug is an exchangeof two hearts entwined forone precious moment in time. Since we found out that my dad was sick with cancer this past year, I won't leave the house without hugging and kissing my … [Read more...]
A Season for Everything
This past week I was corresponding with a reader named Meghann. Meghann and her husband met when they were merely twelve years old, and after living in different countries for a while, God brought … [Read more...]
Give Thanks
When my children bow their heads to pray, they look as though they are expecting God to tiptoe into the room, put a balloon on the floor, and then pop it with the nearest pin. The faithful … [Read more...]