The Family We Choose
Three generations of women were all laughing and gabbing in the car. We were headed to a Holiday Open House. Christmas music was on the radio, old family jokes were flying freely, and tons of love filled the car. Looking f...
New Creations with Tech
We are new creations in Christ, and that means we will use tech differently. The question is, which tech needs to be redeemed, and which needs to be removed?
Even If It's Awkward (EVEN IF)
A bold moment from my daughter reminded me that discomfort is often the doorway to courage, conviction, and living out our faith unapologetically.
The Creativity Box: A Fun, Creative, and Budget-Friendly Christmas Gift for Kids
If you've ever spent hours hunting down the perfect Christmas present-researching, price-checking, wrapping it beautifully-only to watch your child toss the toy aside and play joyfully with...the box...you're not alone. Every...
Christmas Cookie Countdown: 5 Weeks of Christmas Cookies
During this busy but festive season, most of us love the idea of homemade baked goods. Whether they're a treat for our families or gifts for friends and neighbors, Christmas cookies are often a part of our traditions. There a...
How the Gospel Overcomes Neglect
Through intentional repentance, confession, and prayer God can overcome the mistakes we make and even use our brokenness to bring his kingdom.
How To Wrap a Christmas Present: A Tutorial on Wrapping Without Wasting Paper
Tis the season to be thankful...and this year to stop wrapping gifts like we are carpeting a small apartment. There is something so special about this time of year. Remembering Jesus as the center but also embracing the joy o...
Even If It Looks Hopeless (EVEN IF)
Just like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, I've learned that faith isn't about knowing the outcome-it's about trusting God even if the fire still burns.
Trying to be Everything...Until I Can't - Crying in My Car
I cried in my car twice last week. This wasn't the first time I've broken down in the driver's seat. There is something about keeping it all together and then all it takes is one exhale as I settle into the silence of my car ...
Investing in Me: Why I Finally Joined an Exercise Class
It finally happened! I signed up for an exercise class this week. Previously, I felt like this was such an extravagant expense because I can exercise at home for free, right? As a stay-at-home Mom and homeschooling Mum, our s...
Why Our Kids Ran Past the Presents: Traditions That Point to Jesus
The holidays are almost here, and that means juggling school concerts, baking cookies, gift lists, and about a thousand other things. Yet in the middle of the hustle, there's a deeper longing: to make sure our kids don't just...
A Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving
Did you know that the only female Pilgrims left alive after those first awful years of sickness and starvation were four women and two teen girls? It is said that those six women cooked the food for the entire settlement and...
Let the Biscuits Burn with Abby Kuykendall
Abby Kuykendall joins AllMomDoes podcast host Julie Lyles Carr to discuss what true hospitality is all about, and how to let go of stress, expectations, and perfection so you can focus on your people instead!
Thanksgiving Tips for a First-Time Host
I will never forget my first-year hosting Thanksgiving. It was something I had always wanted to do since before my husband and I were married. We didn't host our first few Thanksgivings as a married couple. Once we moved into...