Dear Sweet Mama, I just love summertime—the warmth, loose schedule, and long days! As we approach the end of summer and see fall on the horizon, it’s easy to dread the impending change— school starting, busy schedules, and cooler weather. … 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
Special Time Helps Us Stay Engaged
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Special Time Helps Us Stay Engaged I have the end-of-summer blues! How do the delightful days of June and July disappear so quickly into school … Read More
Freedom In Christ
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 Freedom In Christ I adore the freedom of summer! I love setting aside schedules, putting on sundresses and sandals, and enjoying late … Read More
Mom To Mom with Rachel: Summer of Staying Week Nine
Dearest Mom, I am so thankful that you have been with us this summer. Being intentional and making time to spend with the Lord is the best gift you can give your husband as his wife, and your children as … Read More
You Don’t Live There Anymore!
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:2 Have you ever moved within the same town – from one area of town/address to another? If … Read More
Above the Storm
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2 Above the Storm One day while my children were bickering, God told me, “Be above the storm.” I was getting too emotionally involved in their arguments, so I was unable … Read More
We Just Do
“We love Him, because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 We Just Do I called my daughter over to me and had her sit on my lap. (Let me tell you how thankful I am that this one daughter of … Read More
Mom To Mom with Kristi: Summer of Staying Week Eight
Hello Sweet Mama! Can you hear that sound? It’s the roar of school revving up again. School shopping, carpools, lunches, and no more time at the lake. A subtle stressfulness settles in our stomachs. We wonder, “Are we ready to … Read More
Mom To Mom with Jennifer: Summer of Staying Week Seven
“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who … Read More
Remaining In The Thick Of It With Our Kids
“ Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8 Children are dishonest sinners and so are we. As parents, it is tempting to forget how often God has lavished His … Read More