Faith
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He Was Created in the Image of God
I see myself the most in him. He’s sensitive but not quite sure how to express his emotions, and so, he’ll usually bottle it up. He’s shy but also outgoing. He’s unsure of…
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Apart From Him, I Can Do Nothing
“I am the vine; you are the branches” (John 15:5). The words are right there, straight from Jesus. But what does it mean? It means I can’t bear any fruit without the vine.…
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I’m Not Who I Once Was – I Am a New Creation
I’m not who I once was. That’s a fact, for I am a new creation created in Christ Jesus. And for some people, that’s hard to wrap their heads around. They still think…
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No One Worries Quite Like a Mama
No one worries quite like a mama. She can’t help it. From the moment her child is handed to her, she’s filled with a love like no other, and she’s so afraid she…
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I Can Do All Things Through Christ
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Doesn’t mean I’m superwoman. I’m far from it. I’m pulled every which way. All day, every day. (They outnumber me, that’s for…
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Jesus Was Thinking of Them When He Went to the Cross
He was thinking of him when He took those lashes. Thousands of years before I’d ever considered having a baby, my sons were on the mind of Jesus as He went to that…
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When I Am Afraid
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. -Psalm 56:3 Fear—it’s a crippling thing. Actually, if I’m being honest, it’s all-consuming if you pair it with living with an anxiety disorder.…
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The Face of Postpartum Depression
This is the face of postpartum depression. Can you see it? No, of course not. All you see is a tired mama. All you see is the normal sleep deprivation that comes with…
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He Smiles When He Sees My Face
He smiles when he sees my face. He lights up when he hears my voice. Just hearing me in the room can calm him down if he starts fussy. He’s recently begun touching…
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Jesus is How I’m Surviving Motherhood
Somehow I’m keeping my head above water. If the kids are fed and I’ve somehow managed to eat a meal in there somewhere. If the house doesn’t look like a (total) tornado came…
