Author’s new book receives a warm literary welcome. Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Poetry – Inspirational book “Pure Moments Poems and Short Stories from a Woman’s Heart” by Cheryl Bippus. Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They...

I thought it would be a helpful to share my favorite food allergy resources.  Hard to believe it has been 22 years since we began our journey with our daughter.  For more information on how that started, you can read my post at https://joyfaithstrength.com/how-i-became-an-food-allergy-mom/ While she was growing up,...

A Mom… When you think about it we are the: Housekeeper Cook Gardener and groundskeeper In my case a Homeschool Teacher Nurse Chauffeur Purchaser Travel planner Guidance Counselor Finance Administrator Referee Decorator Photographer Distributor and sales Historical Recorder Planning and development     feel free to add your own…...

It is always a good time to learn more to strengthen our marriages.  Whether you are engaged to be married, just married, or one that has been married for a long time.  My husband and I have been married for more than 30 years and one thing we have...

  With God all things are possible!  With God you are enough!  He will give you everything you need to accomplish his goals.  He made you! He knows you! He loves you! He can accomplish great things through you! How? Ask Jesus into your heart and to forgive your...

If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate the Advent season with your family without the hustle and bustle, these books are a wonderful way to do that! Let the adventure begin by reading a chapter of the story each day during the Advent season!   Joyfaithstrength.com...

My family was invited to visit my sister in Florida one winter. I love the warm weather and was happy to take her up on this offer.  I went with my three children.  It was so nice to get away.  As a homeschool family, we don’t usually take a...

Robins are out and about! Blooms are budding! I am getting excited about working in the garden and landscape. I enjoy preparing the soil and uncovering the perennial plants as they come back to life after being dormant all winter. The plants start fresh every spring!  Spring reminds me...

When your not a wife, not a mom, an employee, but you, a child of God out in nature with no interruptions enjoying God’s beauty. This is when we find ourselves again. Take the time to get away. It’s okay. We need to soak in God’s love. It’s time...

It all began when our family was attending a party during the summer.  My daughter was just prior to a year old.  She was transitioning from baby food to regular food.  During the gathering, we treated her by giving her a cookie after her meal.  I also had a...

Most every baby may have diaper rash at one point or another.  My first child had it very bad. Here I am, a new mother trying to heal my poor baby’s bottom.  I was nursing, so I made sure I wasn’t eating foods with high acidity and was trying...

This is a true story of a day in our life.  We had a well loved little red wagon for many years that I would pull my three children in.  It was a lot of fun.  It was the kind of wagon with the wooden sides that come off...

Welcome to my site joyfaithstrength.com.  I started this blog to hopefully encourage others and provide some resources and tips for doing everyday life.   It will include encouraging words, tips in homemaking, parenting, finances, homeschooling, allergy awareness, organizing, and more.  Sometimes a simple thing or an encouraging word can make...