By Jennifer Thorson
Maybe it’s just me, but when my kids are off school for Christmas break, it gets plain old WILD at our house! Something about the combination of the upcoming holiday, the candy and gifts, kids who are getting used to being around each other all day again and the lack of routine results in emotions […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
A few years ago I was deep in the trenches of motherhood with multiple toddlers and unending chaos. And contrary to what I tried to believe might happen, the holiday season didn’t make the chaos any less chaotic. The moment you become a parent, you convince yourself you are going to teach these tiny humans […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Cara Davis offers up tips on how to talk to your kids about topics like heaven, patience, and thankfulness. See below for helpful strategies for taking on 10 tough topics with little ones. How to Talk to Your Kids About Strength Times of transition are never easy. It takes great strength to change. Thankfully, […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Five years ago, I was in school and working on my PhD when I received some exciting news: I was pregnant. Nine months later, we had our first son, and I began the careful balancing act of being both a mother and a student. Thankfully, my husband and I were in the unique position of […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
One week. As I sit and type these words that’s exactly how far away I am from my due date. One week until I endure the pain of labor, feel the overwhelming sense of adoration for this new little human, and experience the joy of bringing that sweet baby to the place we call home. […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Perspective. I could see the sun rising just outside our front door. Our eight year old was wide awake well ahead of any decent hour, thanks to the time change. My heart was heavy because I had a sense about what the day may hold. I’m certain it was the Lord leading me to make […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
I remember having a lot of questions about faith as a kid. I mean a lot. I didn’t always feel comfortable asking my parents or my pastor about them, so I wrote them down in a journal. There were endless questions from the meaning of life and the existence of God to if it was […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
I will never forget the day that my husband and I found out we were expecting a child. We had only been married just over two months and had the desire to teach our children all about Jesus. In particular we both had a strong conviction about modeling the Fruit of the Spirit to our […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
My precious girl, As I write this you are fast asleep in your crib, covered with a soft pink blanket, your Frozen soundtrack playing quietly in the background. But as you read this you will find yourself in my shoes – a midday break from whatever you call your work, sneaking in a few […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Do your kids ever fret over the fact that they “don’t fit in”? We all feel this way at some point in our lives. Being alone in a room full of people is a scary thing. We all want to belong; to fit in. It’s beyond instinctive, it gives us the feeling of safety and […]