Life is too important to do alone.

Hope When it Hurts

by Jeanette Wood | February 21, 2019 | Faith | 3 Comments

There are times in life when it would be easier to accept our circumstances rather than Hope when it hurts. The pain of our current reality can make us lose sight of eternity. Exhaustion causes us to stumble as we take the next step in faith. It's often impossible to...

Help for picky eaters| Stop the food fight

by Jeanette Wood | November 4, 2018 | Christian Parenting, Reclaiming the Family Table | 1 Comment

As a mother of 11 children, you can imagine that I've heard just about every excuse for not eating new or healthy food! I've had many moms come to me in exasperation saying, I need help for my picky eaters. As with all parenting, we must remember that we can't...

How to Build a Home: The Brick and Mortar of a Christian Home

by Jeanette Wood | October 8, 2018 | Faith, Marriage | 0 Comments

Have you ever stopped to consider the brick and mortar of the home? What builds a family to last through generations? We know engineers use specifics and design to ensure that concrete buildings withstand the test of time, tornados, and troubles but what's the...

Duchenne Awareness Day

by Jeanette Wood | September 7, 2018 | Special Needs | 0 Comments

On Sept. 7th families all across the world are observing Duchenne Awareness day. But if you were to ask any of us, we'd tell you it's not just awareness we're after; what we want is a cure. If you've never heard of Duchenne, also known as DMD, you're not alone....

Ease of Idolatry

by Jeanette Wood | August 14, 2018 | Spiritual Growth | 0 Comments

I knew that today would be full of "do this and do that" so I purposed to wake early and spend time with the Lord. It was through my Bible reading that I kept pondering the ease of idolatry in my own life. It all started as I began my reading about King Hezekiah....

National Ice cream Sandwich Day: Before I Say Goodbye To Summer

by Jeanette Wood | August 1, 2018 | Recipe Box, Reclaiming the Family Table | 0 Comments

Have you heard the news? It's national ice cream sandwich day! (insert me cheering and leaping for joy!) Before I say goodbye to summer, I must pause and savor the season. Yes, Autumn is one of my most favorite times of the year, but I always feel like I'm cheating...

Joy Comes In The Morning

by Jeanette Wood | July 30, 2018 | Spiritual Growth | 0 Comments

Joy comes in the morning, but that doesn't mean this morning or tomorrow morning. Psalm 30: 5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Have you ever waited for morning to...

Life is too important to do alone.

As a mom of eleven children, seven who still live at home, I want you to know that life is too important to do alone. Motherhood is magical, but not easy; it’s messy but not vain. Motherhood will challenge us in areas we never even knew we needed to address. I desire to speak plainly and allow you to see God work through the chaos. Here you will find hope, encouragement, and a safe place to write with questions.

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