Slow down, take time Breath in He said He’d reveal what’s to come The thoughts in His mind Always higher than mine He’ll reveal all to come Take courage my heart Stay steadfast my soul He’s in the waiting He’s … Read More
No Regrets
“I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their face.” Psalm 34:4-5 (NLT) We … Read More
Maintaining Joy through Tragedy
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’” Psalm 46:10 Sweet Mama, A few weeks ago I was at my favorite beach with my … Read More
Mom to Mom: Enjoying God with Your Children
“One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his … Read More
Enjoy the Skin You’re In
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1 “You can’t give God your heart and … Read More
Enjoying Motherhood – The Holy Spirit’s Leading
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.” John 16:13 NLT At the … Read More
Easy New Year’s Conversations with God
Happy New Year, friends! We hope you and your family had a wonderful, meaningful Christmas and New Year’s! As we enter into the new year, with all the excitement and anticipation (and stress) that this year brings, there are a … Read More
Celebrating Epiphany with Kids
Every year as I clean up our Christmas and begin putting decor and toys away, I feel a twinge of regret. No matter how strong we start December with Advent activities, special Christmas books, and traditions that encourage my children … Read More
What to Do When You Keep Losing It
Being a mom is sometimes really, really hard. If we were being honest, most of us would say that we have lost it with our kids more than we care to admit. Friend, there is GOOD NEWS for all of … Read More
Christmas Prayer
“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The … 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