My #1 favorite idea EVER for a Christmas stockings stuffer is…a JOURNAL. You may be wondering WHY I’d recommend such a basic (boring?) thing. Let me explain… Buy your child(ren), yourself, and your spouse, a Christmas themed journal and … Read More
Power of a Praying Mom
Mama, are you tired? Do you ever wonder if you are failing? Do you feel like you just aren’t enough for this ‘mom’ job? Jesus understands what you are going through! He had 12 disciples and I imagine it felt … Read More
Three Cheers for Chores
Getting things done around the house is a dilemma for EVERY parent. It’s especially challenging for those of us who are (ahem)…messy. From the time my oldest son could walk and hold a broom, I started having him help around … Read More
Six Simple Ways to Encourage Your Husband
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 “Want more peace in your marriage? Fire up the thankfulness, act on kindness, and then bathe your husband in mercy.” Kay Wyma … Read More
Our Needs are God’s Opportunity to Reveal His Generosity
2 Kings 4:1-7 contains a short, but powerful story. (Take a minute to read it!) A woman has lost her husband, a man who followed and loved God. When her husband died, his widow is left with debts she … Read More
5 Tips Start the School Year Strong
I’m a super laid back mom, which is helpful since I have four busy boys. It can also be a problem when we need to be somewhere prepared and on-time. Starting the new school year can get a little crazy … Read More
Enjoying Motherhood
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25 NIV Being a mom is incredible, but it can also be incredibly hard. I try to get the house picked up before I … Read More
Are fears and anxiety weighing you down? Read this!
Once I started praying and SPEAKING God’s word and the NAME OF JESUS over my fears, I felt God take the heavy burden off me.
Don’t just SURVIVE motherhood, THRIVE in motherhood
“Motherhood is a great honor and privilege, yet it is also synonymous with servanthood. Every day women are called upon to selflessly meet the needs of their families. Whether they are awake at night nursing a baby, spending their time … Read More
Are you Self-Propelled or God-Propelled?
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, … Read More
Focus less on WHAT and more on HOW
Most of the time when we think about our lives we think… “WHAT does God want me to do with my life?” or “WHAT should I do for work?” or “WHAT are my talents?” or “What am I doing with … Read More