Category: Heart

Ally shares her secrets to making home cooking sustainable and joyful. From batch cooking to involving kids in the kitchen, she’s discovered that simple routines and letting go of perfection make all the difference.

It’s early 2025, and those New Year’s goals feel like a weight on our shoulders. For those feeling overwhelmed by resolutions, remember: true progress isn’t about perfection but consistency. Whether you’re tackling simple goals like a tidy kitchen or bigger aspirations, each small step forward matters—even when we stumble along the way.

In our ad-saturated world, we’re bombarded with marketing messages that promise happiness through purchases. From social media to billboards, these messages shape our spending habits more than we realize. But there’s freedom in choosing mindful consumption over impulse buying, focusing on genuine needs rather than marketed wants, and finding contentment in what we already have.

Lauren looks at the Christmas story in a whole new light relating more closely to Mary’s position than ever being pregnant at Christmastime.

The unexpected halt of traditions for a life-or-death scenario sets the stage for Lauren and her family to reclaim the joy of holiday tradition.

“It’s not lost on me,” says Amanda Van Holland, about motherhood as a collection of perfectly beautiful and utterly chaotic moments. Don’t miss the heart-connection challenge at the end 🤍

Discover our family-tested favorite toddler toys and essentials, curated by three moms who understand the value of purposeful play! From versatile art supplies to developmental toys that grow with your child, explore 15 items that have brought real joy and learning to our homes. Skip the guesswork with these mom-approved recommendations.

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thess. 5:18)

Do you find it hard to be content? This is especially true I’ve found, during times of busyness, stress, or strain. For our family, this particular time just so happens to be the summer. Come join me in considering some tips bathed in Scripture for those seasons that need an extra measure of strength.

Emily gets honest about her journey with time perfectionism. Discover practical tips for making the most of small pockets of time for Bible study, exercise, and self-care while embracing the beautiful chaos of life.

A chill-inducing story of how prayer journaling revealed God’s answer in an unexpected way. This is a personal story of faith, trust, hardship and seeing proof of God’s hand at work.