10 Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Heart as They Start School
“Parents, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 As we start a new school year, it’s important to go out of our way to encourage our children. I’m so thankful not to be growing up in the age...
6 Ways to Maximize Your Time and the “Million Dollar” Question
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Col. 3:23 NLT By: Melissa Bell Do you wear multiple hats and ever wonder how everything will get done? As a wife, mother, executive director of a women’s ministry, blogger, podcaster, and homeschool...
4 Steps to Finding Your Focus
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” – Psalm 32:8 By: Melissa Bell Summer is winding down, and fall plans are beginning to roll in. If I’m not careful, my calendar will be full of events and obligations...
4 Ways to Combat Our Fears as Our Children Move On
May the God who has been my shepherd all my life, to this very day, the Angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may he bless [and protect my children] these boys. Genesis 48:15-16 This past year, I became an empty nester. I know it’s cliché, but I blinked,...
8 Things to Consider Before You Homeschool
“…for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Philippians 2:13 By: Melissa Bell After years of declaring I would NEVER homeschool my children, I found myself nervously seated at our dining room table, preparing for the...