Get Your Happy On – 7 Tips for More JOY!

“Be very careful what you think. Your thoughts run your life.” Proverbs 4:23 Here are 7 tips for a joy-filled day:   Pay attention to what you are paying attention to. Our brain is changing moment-by-moment based on what we … Read More

Remember the Sunshine

I remember how hard it was, many years ago, when we packed up and bid “farewell” to our youngest child, as he left for his senior year of college. Goodbyes are always so bittersweet. On one hand, I felt happy … Read More

Declaring God’s Word

“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” – Hebrews 11:3 I am awed at how something can come from nothing, simply by … Read More

You are a Daughter of the King

“And, “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.””-‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭6:18‬ ‭‬‬ Do you ever speak negatively about yourself? Do you put your sense of self worth in all … Read More

Speak Life Over Yourself

“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.”-1 Samuel‬ … Read More

The Challenge of Taking Every Thought Captive

“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 Have you ever met another mom who was so full of joy that she radiated Jesus? I’ve had the pleasure of knowing such a woman, she just oozed … Read More

Joy: The Secret Weapon

“Count it all joy when you meet trials…” James 1:2 Brother James, what are you thinking? I don’t know about you, but when I am in a trial, joy is not my natural inclination. Instead, I respond like a toddler … Read More

Affirming Self-Talk

“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”  ~ John 14:26 I am going to admit it, I … Read More

Be Kind to Yourself

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”~‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139:13-14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Sweet Mom, over the course … Read More

“The Challenge of Environment”

“A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart…What you say flows from what is in your heart.” – Luke 6:45 (NLT) Hey, mamas! Today, we are talking about preserving joy by protecting our hearts and … Read More

Overcoming Negative Thoughts

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 (ESV) Some days, I nail it with motherhood. Monday was such a day, it was a perfect summer day with … Read More