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Hf #26: A Ministry Update and Plans for the Future

Today’s episode is going to be a bit of a departure from our normal episode. Instead of covering a topic of homemaking, Jason is joining me today to talk about our ministry, what we’ve been up to the last six months, and big plans for the future! If you don’t care – then don’t worry… Read More

Making a Multi-Family Living Situation Work

Written by Erica Illsley, Contributing Writer We never had experience with making a multi-family living situation work until several months ago the dreaded happened! My husband and five children and I moved in with my in-laws. Yep, the thing we claimed we would never do became a reality. My husband was out of work for… Read More

Getting back into routines in the New Year

I am focusing on cultivating more joy in my life this year. Slowing down long enough to be thankful for all that God gives. Choosing gratitude and intentionally being content, truly content, throughout my days. My goals and focus this year all have to do with choosing JOY! But the thing is, it’s really hard… Read More

4 Habits for a Well-Balanced Home

By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer. The responsibility of running a home can overwhelm me at times. Especially now that I have three little children in the house, the work and mess of it are unending. I’ve given up on perfection and pride, because there is none of those to be had in my home in this season…. Read More

Hf #25: Developing the Habit of Daily Bible Reading (New Mini-Series)

The next few episodes here on the podcast are going to be a mini-series. We are going to be discussing Spiritual Disciplines for busy homemakers. To kick off the series, we are going to first discuss a vitally important discipline: daily Bible reading! In certain seasons and stages of life, finding the time to read… Read More

Hf #24: Setting Up Your Year for Success

If you are needing a little motivation and encouragement to kick off your new year, then this episode is going to help you get started! We are going to start off by talking a bit about the importance of planning for your year, creating a family mission statement, and how to set goals out of… Read More

My Favorite Books from 2015

Reading is very important to me. Yes, as a mom of four boys, three years old and younger, I don’t have a lot of “extra” time. But I view reading as an essential part of my life – for self-improvement, as a Christian, and for my ministry. If you are not sure how to find… Read More

2016 Word of the Year: JOY

As I begin to prepare for this New Year, and reflect back over 2015, one huge desire comes to mind: The desire for more JOY. You see, 2015 was a full and busy year for our family. We had three, THREE siblings get married in 2015… And we had our new twins in July… There… Read More

Join me in making over your mornings (Starting January 11th)

I’m coming out of a season of chaos. In most many ways, I’m still in a season of chaos. It’s a full, wonderful, fulfilled but busy, tiring, and sometimes frustrating season. My season right now is little kids (two sets of twins born two years apart to be exact). My younger twins are six months… Read More

Meaningful Christmas Eve Traditions for Your Whole Family

By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer Christmas Eve is one of my favorite days during the holiday season. There is a fresh anticipation and excitement of what’s to come, both in the joy of Christmas and the birth of our Savior. Plus it’s just a fun day to spend together as a family before the activities of Christmas… Read More

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