Transform Your Life: You Carry Yourself Everywhere

One of my favorite parts of family life is weaving the Good News into our everyday moments. Whether we’re gathered around the breakfast table, reading together on the sofa, or working through an ordinary day, God’s Word brings comfort and strength.

Deuteronomy 31:6 reminds us of a beautiful truth: we do not have to face life’s challenges alone. The Lord goes with us wherever we go. He is faithful, steadfast, and present in every season. When fears arise or uncertainties linger, we can rest in the promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us.… Read More Transform Your Life: You Carry Yourself Everywhere

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First Day of June at Blue Willow Cottage

Celebrate the first day of June at Blue Willow Cottage with river adventures, sweet tea on the porch, dancing fireflies, and family campfires under summer skies.… Read More First Day of June at Blue Willow Cottage

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 bluewillowcottage2 Comments

Honoring the Fallen: A Memorial Day Reflection

Every wave of the American flag carries the legacy of sacrifice. Today, we honor those heroes, remember their courage, and express our deepest gratitude.… Read More Honoring the Fallen: A Memorial Day Reflection

May 25, 2026May 11, 2026 bluewillowcottage1 Comment

Embracing the Day After Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is sometimes filled with flowers, cards, and breakfast in bed, but for many moms, it can also come with a quiet pressure to make the day feel “perfect,” especially if you are hosting a meal or event for your own mother or mother-in-law (Mother-in-Love). When Mother’s Day Feels Complicated Instead of Picture‑Perfect Some… Read More Embracing the Day After Mother’s Day

May 11, 2026May 25, 2026 bluewillowcottage2 Comments

Gratitude in May: Slow Down and Appreciate Life

May invites us into a gentler rhythm, where slowing down in spring to practice gratitude can feel more natural and life‑giving. I Love to Slow Down and Practice Gratitude as May Unfolds May arrives quietly, not rushing the way spring sometimes does. It invites us to notice small things again. The longer light in the… Read More Gratitude in May: Slow Down and Appreciate Life

May 2, 2026June 1, 2026 bluewillowcottage2 Comments

The First Day of April

April Fool’s Day confession from one work at home mom to another: today I have a plan. I fully intend to start my morning quietly. I will enjoy a hot coffee. I also plan to have a color-coded to-do list and uninterrupted focus. If you believe that, congratulations, you’re officially one of us. In reality,… Read More The First Day of April

April 1, 2026March 8, 2026 bluewillowcottage6 Comments

Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup From Scratch: Easy, Hearty & Flavorful

Make homemade chicken vegetable soup from scratch with simple ingredients. This easy, hearty recipe is full of flavor, perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep.… Read More Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup From Scratch: Easy, Hearty & Flavorful

March 30, 2026May 8, 2026 bluewillowcottage5 Comments

Managing Busy Seasons as a Work-at-Home Mom

Busy seasons look different when you’re a work at home mom. The days feel fuller. The to do list grows faster than it shrinks. It can seem like everyone needs you at once. If you’re in one of those stretches right now, take heart. You are not behind and you are not failing. You are… Read More Managing Busy Seasons as a Work-at-Home Mom

March 20, 2026March 28, 2026 bluewillowcottage5 Comments

Experience the Joy of Leadership at Lads to Leaders Convention: A Look Back

These children, although they live thousands of miles from each other, will no doubt come together every year to preach about Jesus, to lead songs in worship to Him, and to bring Glory to His Father, God! I have begun calling all of the youth members “winners.” In God’s eyes, they truly are. … Read More Experience the Joy of Leadership at Lads to Leaders Convention: A Look Back

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day: Green Ideas for Your Home

We always dressed our house up in a bit of Green, for this was Dad’s favorite color. His birthday came with Chocolate cake and Green Ice Cream. After I married, I continued my bringing out of Green from the beginning of March through the 17th. … Read More Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day: Green Ideas for Your Home

March 12, 2026March 2, 2026 bluewillowcottage