Are you interested in teaching kids about prayer but don’t know where to begin? The past ten minutes seemed like a slow crawl toward doom.  I inwardly battled whether to turn around and go home. I wanted to, but knew I couldn’t. Still raw with hormonal emotion, I felt tears forming in my eyes.  I …

For the Unexpected Homeschool Mom “Are you excited for school?” This is the common question I often hear when the calendar page turns to August 1 st each summer. As a mother and veteran teacher, the rhythm of school has been ingrained in my bones and become as systematic as taking the next breath. But …

Looking for Some Mom Prayers During Uncertain Times? Two of my kids sat sobbing on my bed. Their tears, producing tears of my own, as I watched the anguish on their faces. I knew it was a time that some mom prayers were needed.  “I don’t understand”, they said through their grief.   “Why can’t I …

TwitCount Button By: Laura E. Sumpter Contributing Writer LauraESumpter.com The ocean beaches were my playground growing up. Living in a small coastal town on the Pacific, we were surrounded by craggy rocks, towering cliffs, and majestic breathtaking views of a vast water mass that stretched for miles. When I was about 13, we had a …

Do you remember the birthdays where you sat behind the glowing candles staring at the delicious treat in front of you?  The last words before you blew out the candles were a chorus of “make a wish”.   We would scrunch up our little faces with all our might and close our eyes, hoping and praying …