12 Back-to-School Prayers for Your Kids
This week, we are kicking off a mini-series . . . Back-to-School Prayers. Whether you are educating children in your home or sending them off to school, as parents, we have certain hopes, dreams, aspirations . . . and fears for our kids. I want to teach my kids all I...
When the Road Home is Rough
The other day, I promised to share the rest of my journey home from the Bloggy Conference. If you aren't caught up on why my husband didn't go last minute, you can go here to read the beginning. My mom, the kids and I had been on the highway leaving Cedar Point for...
Rolling Back the Worry
I live in the rolling hills of Ohio . . . which basically means flat. And I have to say I like it that way. Beautiful farmland and only a few step hills scattered across the county. Rarely do you even find a stop light perched at the top of a hill around here. When...
Praying God’s Word for Your Life {a review}
Back in February, I reviewed Kathi Lipp's book, Praying God's Word for Your Husband (you can read the full review here). I thoroughly enjoyed the book and continue to use it regularly in praying for my husband across a multitude of topics. That book truly...
It’s Not Mine. It’s All His
Hi friends, The post I had planned for today got pushed. My garage sale has kept me very occupied and it turns out I have strep again. The great news is that I met my sales goal on Day 1 of the garage sale. Back stairs in the future house, here we come! So...
Choosing What Lasts
The kids were filled with excitement. Sweet Boy could hardly keep his two feet on the ground. Skipping and a little hopping, we were almost inside . . . almost to the place that every child thinks is the best place ever (and no, I'm not talking Disney World). The...
Refocus with “Beyond Heaven’s Door”
When I first heard about Max Lucado's book, Beyond Heaven's Door, I was very excited to read it. With getting the house ready to sell, the usual and extra little commitments I have right now, I have been feeling rather stressed. And when life is busy and stressful,...
25 Scripture Verses on Goal-Setting
Last Wednesday, we talked about setting goals as part of working toward a simply organized life. I thought we'd follow up with a look at Biblical keys to goal-setting along with 25 Scripture verses that can apply to goals and the hard work that goes with them. As we...
When Your Head is Spinning
Do you ever feel like your head is spinning? So much is going on in your life and then one more project or task gets tossed in your lap and you feel like your world is about to bust at the seams. So many thoughts to think, so many decisions to make. You walk...
Do Not Disturb: What the Pursuit of Hospitality Says About Your Faith
Are you developing a hospitable heart? I have been challenged each day of this series to re-examine the way I look at hospitality. It started with what our pursuit of hospitality says about our hearts and then we looked at having a focus on people rather than...
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My name is Kristen. I'm a former Wedding & Event Planner blogging about fun ways to celebrate each and every day and the special occasions of life. Here you'll find inspiration for family fun, children's activities, party planning and a faith-filled life. 
