When we are in it, it rarely feels like we’re accomplishing what we want, with all the chaos and unmet expectations. But give it some time. We likely won’t have a song written about us, but one day, we too may look back at these Christmases with wonder and with awe. Read More

Curious about what your kid is learning at church? Learn what Orange Curriculum teaches and how it equips parents to engage. Read More

Instagram lies. Well, at least I’m sure it does at some point over Christmas.  When I see people posting pictures of how wonderful setting up the tree is and how magical the decorating was (okay, okay, I’ve done this…I’m guilty), it reminds me how often that process has... Read More

Spending just a few seconds each day thinking about the things you’re grateful for can radically shift your mindset. Read More

There’s no better person to teach a kid about how to be grateful for what they have than the most influential person in their life, and that’s you. Read More

The truth has the power to ground us when things around us seem unsteady.  Read More

For many of us, the holiday season is anticipated with joy…and anxiety. Sure, we love the celebrations, traditions, and memories; but along with them, we add the stresses of a busy season, fear of expectation letdowns, or family squabbles. Here are 10 intentional ways to restore the wonder... Read More

Nothing about what we’ve all gone through over these past 18 months is normal. And it’s been hard. It’s been frustrating. And I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. All that to say, I don’t have a great routine. I sure don’t have this single parent role... Read More

I don’t know about you, but lately, it’s been hard to keep tabs on the tone of our home. Sure, there’s the typical busyness of the season—where we want to feel like everything is manageable, but the endless to-do lists and constant juggling make it feel more overwhelming... Read More

I was demonizing work. I was unknowingly teaching my kids that work was a terrible place that ripped you from your home and forced you to leave loved ones. We spend eighteen years teaching our kids that work sucks and then act surprised when they graduate from college... Read More