Living Wide Awake
A timer is a handy tool for mothers. When my children were young—in the days before smart-phone apps—I frequently used a white plastic egg timer to let them know... Read More ›
A timer is a handy tool for mothers. When my children were young—in the days before smart-phone apps—I frequently used a white plastic egg timer to let them know... Read More ›
“What do you live for?” “In a recent survey…ninety-four percent responded that they were waiting for something to take place. There were a variety of things that people were... Read More ›
When I was a child, my parents used to take me to Grandma and Grandpa’s house for long afternoon visits. My Mennonite grandma would usually be sitting in her... Read More ›
Recently, at the end of a conference session where CJ and I fielded questions, a woman approached me with a query of her own: “So what do you do... Read More ›
We’re planning again this week and it reminded me of this post from last year. Excited to make new plans and reflect on God’s faithfulness. Hope this helps you... Read More ›
“Few things frighten me more than the beginnings of barrenness that come from frenzied activity with little spiritual food and meditation.” John Piper Fall and the start of school... Read More ›
One reason we are so harried and hurried is that we make yesterday and tomorrow our business, when all that legitimately concerns us is today. If we really have... Read More ›
It’s January again, and Facebook and Twitter are clogged with New Year wishes and resolutions, reminiscences of the year past and predictions of the year ahead. But the New... Read More ›
“I have been thinking of something that stifles thanksgiving. It is the spirit of greed—the greed of doing, being, having. When Satan came to tempt Jesus in the wilderness,... Read More ›
After last week’s post on planning, a few of you asked what exactly we do in our Chick-fil-A planning sessions and how we revisit these goals throughout the year.... Read More ›
The girltalk inbox has been a bit crowded these days with e-mails from exhausted moms asking how it is possible to rise early and get time with the Lord... Read More ›
“The way to do a great deal is to keep on doing a little. The way to do nothing at all, is to be continually resolving that you will... Read More ›
Last week, the girltalkers met at Janelle’s house. We brought Chick-fil-a, sent the kids to play with Christmas toys, and set our laptops, notepads, and colored pens on the... Read More ›
“O Love Beyond Compare,Thou hast loved me before the foundation of the world, and in love didst redeem my soul; Thou dost love me still, in spite of my... Read More ›
As I talked to other moms this week, at church or my sons’ baseball practices, we were all feeling a little tired and overwhelmed by the busyness of another... Read More ›
In case some of you need this reminder as much as I do today, here’s one of Mom’s very first posts on our blog. ~Nicole I wanted to get... Read More ›
Labor Day is for many, a day to rest from work. But how do we find rest for our restless souls? Scripture, which is always saying things we don’t... Read More ›
I was twenty-one years old and still living at home when my mom had hip surgery. Grandma came to stay and help out for a week or so. Of... Read More ›
It’s been so exciting to have so many of you join us for the 5 O’Clock Club! I especially love it when you post a picture or a verse... Read More ›
~Found this one in the archives the other day. From a grown up daughter of a mom who rose early to seek God. Hope it encourages all of you... Read More ›