Faith
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That’s the Good News, My Sweet Boy
“Mommy, can you read this to me?” he came running into my room with his Beginner’s Bible in his hands. I took a look at the page he had opened–the story of Jesus’…
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For the Mom of Littles at Church Every Sunday
For the mom of littles at church every Sunday: You’re sitting in the back of the church, waiting for someone to start screaming so you can make a beeline to the door. Maybe…
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Three O’clock is this Mama’s Jesus Time
Three o’clock. That’s when the countdown begins for this stay-at-home mom. That’s when I’m eyeing that clock and counting down the minutes to five o’clock where I can pass two kids off to…
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I Will Never be Enough for Them
I will never be enough for them. No matter how hard I try, it’s not going to happen. No matter how hard I am on myself, thinking I’m failing in my job as…
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Facing Fears and Giants with the Strength of God
We’ve been dealing with a lot of fear in our house lately. Fear of strangers. Fears of shadows. Fear of things that go “bump” in the night.Fear of new people and places. All…
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My Kids Fulfill God’s Purposes Every Day
“And, God, I pray that my children someday fulfill whatever purpose You have laid out for them.” Wait a minute, I thought . . . I’ve said these words countless times in my…
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Mama, You Were Created For This
Mama, you were created for this. Your back may ache and your feet may be swollen. You may wonder if you’ll ever fit into those jeans again or if you could possibly throw…
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I’m Not a Perfect Mom, But I Rely On The One Who Is
I’m not the perfect mom. I sometimes snap at my kids when I’ve lost my patience. You’ll sometimes find me locked inside the bathroom because I just need a minute. Just a little…
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When Anxiety is High, Lift Your Prayers Higher
I have anxiety. It’s a medical condition that requires a diagnosis from a doctor. It’s a chemical imbalance in the brain that gives you that constant “fight or flight” response to even the…
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Motherhood Can Make You Feel Like a Failure
Motherhood can make you feel like such a failure. Every. Single. Day. “Mom guilt.” We’re hard on ourselves and we’re our worst critic. We compare ourselves to others. We’re constantly looking at what…
