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

The right way to “EGG” your neighbors!

Here’s a fun and simple way to bring joy to your neighbors while teaching them the REAL meaning of Easter. EGG THEM! This DOES NOT mean throwing raw eggs at their house. Instead, you and your kids will hide 12 … Read More

Choosing JOY in the MESS of MOTHERHOOD

Being a mom is incredible, but it can also be incredibly hard. I try to get the house picked up before I go to bed at night, but by 10 a.m., it looks a hurricane swept through. Breakfast is finished, but … Read More

Raising Children who Bring Hope to a Hurting World

With four children, there have been many Christmas nights that I’ve been up, rocking or feeding a baby. These quiet moments always give me a chance to reflect on the night Jesus was born. What was Mary thinking and feeling as … Read More

To The Woman Who’s Lonely

Feeling lonely? Me too. This pandemic has prevented us from CONNECTING with other people. We are being told to STAY HOME and STAY APART!! We may have many ‘friends’ on social media, but rarely get to spend time with people … Read More

God’s Got You Bubble Wrapped!

I have four young sons – four rumble, tumble, fearless sons.  I have often said that I wish I could wrap them in bubble wrap to keep them safe. However, as I read scripture, I realized that God already has … Read More

Six Simple Ways to Encourage Your Spouse

“Encourage one another…build each other up…” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Ted and I are about to celebrate 19 years of marriage! Wow! I remember SO clearly, 19 years ago, how absolutely excited I was to become Mrs. Ted Egly. I would … Read More