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parenting+ marriage

I love to help you build strong families, beginning with a healthy marriage, and purposeful parenting.

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Every good thing comes from God and healthy families are built on a firm foundation of faith.

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After 15+ years of homeschooling, my family agrees it’s the best choice we have made!

healthy mind+body

With a background in sports medicine and fitness, I am passionate to encourage women to embrace a healthy mindset and lifestyle.

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  • What Moms Need Most. Part VII: Moms Need Clarity and Confidence in Parenting.
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    What Moms Need Most. Part VII: Moms Need Clarity and Confidence in Parenting.

    I hope you’ve enjoyed this “What Moms Need Most” series so far! (Read the Intro to learn more about the series HERE.) Last week’s post was as…

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    7 Ways to Build Connections with Your Kids

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    A Christmas Coffee Date with Big News, and a holiday giveaway!

    Friends!! Isn’t this just so typical!? Coffee dates are my absolute favorite and yet somehow they get pushed behind all of the other things. Yet,…

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    Gratitude-Inspiring Ideas, Quotes, and Verses

    Happy Thanksgiving! I’m sharing some gratitude-inspiring ideas, quotes and Bible verses! I love Thanksgiving! I love the simplicity of a holiday focused on gratitude, family,…

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    55 Life Lessons from my 55 Years of Life

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Happy 56th birthday Dave! —> If I could bottle up Happy 56th birthday Dave! —> If I could bottle up my love for you, I could make 1 million… !!

#God has been so good to our family through you.🙌🏼🙏

Also, one of my favorite things we’ve ever done together is work on our current book as co-authors! You truly bring so much wisdom, wit, and word-smithing to this project! I can’t wait to share it with the world! (In about a year! 🤓) 

I pray your next year is the best yet! XO 

PS I think you look cute in your new birthday work- boots 😉
Do you know what SYNCRETISM is? 🧐 George Barna’s Do you know what SYNCRETISM is? 🧐

George Barna’s recent research shows that while half of American adults say they believe in the Biblical God, only 4% of adults, and 1% of teens hold a “biblical worldview.” 🚨 —> Instead, 92% of Americans actually adhere to “syncretism” — which is a worldview blending multiple philosophies for personal satisfaction. 

It’s often a mix of Christianity, humanism, Hindu, New Age, and whatever else “seems right” in their opinion (which is typically shaped by media. 🥺)

Basically, our culture is trying to reshape God into our liking…”shifting from a Biblical characterization of God toward a more accepting, less demanding deity.” (Barna)

And…each succeeding generation shows a sharper drop in a Biblical worldview. 🥺

Yikes! 

If you are a Christian parent and you want your kids to grow up to know and love God, my best advice is to start with your own personal dedication to the Lord. 🙏❤️ Then do not assume your kids will share your faith but diligently teach them and train them in the ways of the Lord. (From the Bible!) 

Chapter 4 of my book, Raising Amazing, offers helpful ways you can do that. (and it is on sale on Amazon rn!) 

Also, in this week’s email I will be sharing a link to the recent research by George Barna, so be sure you’re on my email list so you get that. 

Comment EMAIL and I’ll send you the link to sign up!  I’m praying for you!
4 weeks from today @jonahswanson_ and @taylorstort 4 weeks from today @jonahswanson_ and @taylorstorti will become husband and wife. 💒 Dave and I will (finally!) have a daughter. 💕 Our boys will have a sister. ☺️ And the world will be a little happier place. 🥰 I am so excited!! 
(and I love these photos,  @christafari! ) 👏🏼👏🏼
#5. I’d do it all over again if I could. 🥹❤️ if y #5. I’d do it all over again if I could. 🥹❤️

if you’ve ever considered homeschooling, or if you’re new to homeschooling and could use some encouragement, I would love to send you a free printable with some of the things that made our homeschool journey so special. (+ the curriculum we used and more encouragement! 👍🏼☺️) 

Comment: YES and I will DM you the link!! 

I never would have dreamed I would be a homeschool Mom and now I can’t imagine life any other way.❤️🙏🙌🏼
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