Would you throw a party for an outcast?
You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. – John Bunyan There’s a man in our church we’ll call Jim. He is middle-aged, mentally handicapped, and mute....
View ArticleSigns of a spiritual drought (relief in a dry season)
If you’ve been feeling weary or discouraged in your relationship with God you may be in a spiritual drought. If you’ve ever had a spiritual wilderness experience then “hear hear, mama”. This post is...
View ArticleWhat every mother should pray for their children (and it’s not their future...
Having children makes a mother feel so vulnerable. Of course you love your child, and while we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything. Here are my best prayers for moms. I recently...
View ArticleEmbrace your season of life
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” (Eccl. 3:1). Not only do seasons happen with our climate, they also happen in our lives. At certain times of our life we are...
View ArticleWhy I won’t teach my kids to ask for forgiveness
“Will you forgive me?” A very common phrase. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago, however, that I realized I dislike hearing children ask each other for forgiveness. It rubs me the wrong way. And I’m not...
View Article3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go to Church Every Sunday and 3 Reasons You Should
Do you feel like you have to go to church every.single.Sunday? Or on the other hand, do you never want to go? It’s Sunday morning. The pipes have a leak. The car has broken down. #3 has diarrhea. #4...
View ArticleWeary Mom Advent Devotional
An advent devotional that doesn’t require, wrapping, planning, or making yourself even more tired. I’ve created a free advent devotional for you ladies starting December 1st. Already in the few days...
View ArticleActing Respectfully Is Not The Same As Respecting… and That’s Okay
Respect is a such a buzzword nowadays, but are we confusing two concepts that are actually very separate? Acting respectfully is not the same as respecting… and that’s okay. The situation was a...
View Article10 Things You Can Do (or Give Up) for Lent As a Family
The Lenten period starts on Ash Wednesday. If you are thinking of observing this period with your family here are some thoughts and ideas for you. Years ago, when I was young sprite and childless, I...
View Article5 Prayers Every Mom Should Pray (And It’s Not About Your Child’s Future Spouse)
Having children makes a mother feel so vulnerable. Of course you love your child, and while we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything. Here are my best prayers for moms. I recently...
View ArticleThe Magic (And Danger) Of A Mother’s Inner Voice
It is so important that we mothers take good care of our hearts because they are the wellspring of our life. If the spring dries up, well, there is no water. Read on for more. Also, here’s some...
View ArticleInspirational Scriptures Every Mom on a Strict Budget Needs to Read
Every Christian woman needs some inspirational scriptures in her arsenal for when she feels discouraged. If you’re on a strict budget – whether you’re a stay at home mom, trying to live within your...
View ArticleActing Respectfully Is Not The Same As Respecting… and That’s Okay
Respect is a such a buzzword nowadays, but are we confusing two concepts that are actually very separate? Acting respectfully is not the same as respecting… and that’s okay. The situation was a...
View Article5 Prayers Every Mom Should Pray (And It’s Not About Your Child’s Future Spouse)
Having children makes a mother feel so vulnerable. Of course you love your child, and while we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything. Here are my best prayers for moms. I...
View ArticleThe Magic (And Danger) Of A Mother’s Inner Voice
It is so important that we mothers take good care of our hearts because they are the wellspring of our life. If the spring dries up, well, there is no water. Read on for more. Also, here’s some...
View ArticleInspirational Scriptures Every Mom on a Strict Budget Needs to Read
Every Christian woman needs some inspirational scriptures in her arsenal for when she feels discouraged. If you’re on a strict budget – whether you’re a stay at home mom, trying to live within your...
View Article10 Things You Can Do (or Give Up) for Lent As a Family
The Lenten period starts on Ash Wednesday. If you are thinking of observing this period with your family here are some thoughts and ideas for you. Years ago, when I was young sprite and childless, I...
View ArticleActing Respectfully Is Not The Same As Respecting… and That’s Okay
Respect is a such a buzzword nowadays, but are we confusing two concepts that are actually very separate? Acting respectfully is not the same as respecting… and that’s okay. The situation was a...
View Article5 Prayers Every Mom Should Pray (And It’s Not About Your Child’s Future Spouse)
Having children makes a mother feel so vulnerable. Of course you love your child, and while we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything. Here are my best prayers for moms. I...
View ArticleThe Magic (And Danger) Of A Mother’s Inner Voice
It is so important that we mothers take good care of our hearts because they are the wellspring of our life. If the spring dries up, well, there is no water. Read on for more. Also, here’s some...
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