What to do About Santa

I believed in Santa. My husband believed in Santa. We turned out okay. We didn't walk away from the Lord or resent our parents because of it. Before we had kids we figured we would do the whole Santa thing. We wanted Christmas to be as special for them as it was for us. But then we

“Just Breastfeed” – How Not to Encourage Moms During the Formula Crisis

I had an awkward conversation with a grandma when I was a new mom. I was nursing my baby on my friend’s couch when her grandma smiled at me and said, “It’s so good to see a mom nursing her baby! So many moms use formula these days. Breast milk is much better.” I smiled

Shame Culture and the Gospel

"Shame on you!" "I'm ashamed of you." Sound familiar? Maybe these words take you back to your childhood. Maybe you hear them coming from your own mouth.  You might have noticed that shame is not a popular concept in our culture. I recently watched a video on evangelism. As the pastor spoke with a wide range of

I’ve been Deleted – I Need Your Help!

January was a weird month. I got Covid, my husband almost got stranded in Mexico (due to Covid restrictions), and...my Facebook account was permanently deleted. What started as an apparent hacking ended with Facebook permanently deleting me. Forever. My appeal was denied. My Gospel-Centered Mom page is still visible, but it is a dead page.

Be a Gentleman

Tired of chaotic family dinners? This is the list we hang in our kitchen next to our evening chore chart. It has been a valuable tool in creating peaceful family dinners. The kids enjoy identifying what number they are practicing. "Mom, I just did rule number 5!" Be a Gentleman “Do nothing from selfishness or

One More Thing

I discovered a great tip for raising five boys: Throw them all into the woods for a few days with a giant bag of marshmallows and some plastic swords. We love camping. Everyone comes home tired and dirty and a little sunburned. I get to soak up time with my little men without wondering what