#KindnessQuest 3.0 Road Trip

by Elisa | Aug 22, 2020 | Adventure, Being World Changers, Busy Moms, Family & Relationships, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Raising Kids

Do you love to go on road trips? We just got back from one chock-full of intentional acts of kindness, our #KindnessQuest 3.0! What is a #KindnessQuest? What is a #KindnessQuest? I am glad you asked! Let me tell you how it began. For many years my family has been...

Effective Elements in Sharing Your Faith and Making Disciples

by Elisa | Aug 6, 2020 | Being World Changers, Discipleship Tools, Fully Alive, Life Purpose, Personal Growth, Spiritual Discipleship, Ways to Make a Difference

For some of us, sharing our faith is vital and the most important part of how we make a difference in the world. But sharing our faith (or "evangelism" as it used to be called once upon a time) isn't an easy thing for those of us who believe this is part of our...

Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Homeschooling

by Elisa | Jul 23, 2020 | Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Giving Back, Hard Conversations, Live Intentionally, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Raising Kids, Safe Spaces

If you’ve been schooling at home this Spring or considering homeschool for next year because of COVID-19, I am excited for you. And a little scared. As Dickens says, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” One thing for sure is that you have a lot of...

7 Writers of Hope on Racism

by Elisa | Jul 20, 2020 | Being World Changers, Busy Moms, Family & Relationships, Hard Conversations, Raising Kids, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, Your Stories, Your Voice on Racism

This is part of the series, Your Voice on Racism. Do you have a story to share? We need to hear it! Consider submitting it here! ____________________________________________________ (This posts might include affiliate links, which means I could receive a small gift...

Summer Family Challenge Checklist

by Elisa | Jul 10, 2020 | Adventure, Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Giving Back, Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Raising Kids

Now, I could talk about fireworks and freedom, diversity and beauty, or even making a difference in our homes by leading our families. I'm don't feel like making a wise point, though. I just like colors and smearing paint. This summer, we have a massive list of family...

Free School Lunches Empowering Kids to Overcome Privilege

by Elisa | Jul 4, 2020 | Busy Moms, Children-in-Need, Community, Family & Relationships, Poverty, Raising Kids, Seeking Justice

I wanted to knock my kids heads together when we went picked up free school lunches this summer. Little did I know that these free school lunches could empower my kids to overcome their privilege. Do My Kids Need to Be Empowered to Overcome Privilege? This morning...

To Mask or Not Mask?

by Elisa | Jul 4, 2020 | Community, Family & Relationships, Global Health, Hard Conversations, Leadership, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, United States

To wear or not wear masks? Here’s why I’m struggling as a high-risk for COVID-19 concerning masks. And it isn’t just about loving others.

Not Every Mama Feels Born to Mom

by Elisa | Jun 29, 2020 | Being World Changers, Busy Moms, Family & Relationships, Identity, Life Purpose, Personal Growth, Raising Kids, Safe Spaces

Not every mama feels born to mom . . . when you want to make a difference in the world and be outside your home but are also a parent.

The Honest Truth About Loving Deeper (Art of Advocacy)

by Elisa | Jun 23, 2020 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Giving Back, Global Health, Human Rights, Identity, Leadership, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Poverty, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, Spiritual Discipleship, Your Voice on Racism

Loving others seemed good and something to be defined by. Until it was loving the same small group of people deeper. Loving people seems like living a great story. Loving my family was just draining. Loving someone from another culture felt exotic. Loving those I see...

Adventure

Swamp Wisdom: An Ecclesiastes on Human Rights

Ever heard of ancient King Solomon? He was said to be the wisest of them all as he philosophized...

Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Raising Kids

Identity Crisis #3467 – My Messy Beautiful

The other day, my daughter was excitedly expressing her admiration of the teachers and helpers at her school. I usually resist the temptation to to ask my kids what they want to be when they grow up because at some point in my...