Finding Grace-Filled Confidence in the Chaos
Many years ago, I saw a completely insensitive statement on social media that claimed the only reason a person struggles from depression and anxiety is because they aren’t a real Christian. Not only is that completely unproven, but it is a full assault on the hearts and minds of wonderful Christians who struggle with mental […] Read more…
Use these free Easter cards to color and give to friends and family as a great way to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Kids of all ages can use these cute Easter cards to share the true meaning of Easter Sunday. Just scroll to the bottom of the post to print and download this […] Read more…
Gratefulness can be a big concept for kids to learn to practice when their tendency is to always focus on themselves. As a Christian mom, explaining thankfulness to your child according to the Bible and implementing some simple parenting techniques can go a long way in shaping their perspective, pointing them to Jesus, and helping […] Read more…
When you feel like a failure as a mom, it can be hard to parent with enthusiasm and purpose. But you’re not alone! Here are three biblical truths you need to hear when you feel like you’re bad at motherhood! When I was in high school, I starred in a one-act play called “This is […] Read more…
As we approach a new year, we’re usually thinking of ways to change ourselves and become a better ______ (mom, wife, friend, blogger)–you name it, I’ve thought of it and you probably have too! Perhaps some Scriptural encouragement could go a long way in showing us that though I have found some ways to start […] Read more…
Last Christmas, I waited in my home, feeling completely helpless, as my sweet grandmother Rosemary lay in a hospital bed, suffering the effects of a serious stroke just a few days after her 90th birthday. She passed away the day after Christmas, after having been faithfully sung to and prayed over for two weeks by her ten […] Read more…
When I was young, I had a little daily flip calendar that shared one of the Names of Jesus for each day of the year along with the corresponding Bible verse. How amazing is it that Scripture refers to Jesus in 366 different ways! I was thinking back to that calendar the other day, wishing I still had […] Read more…
Disclaimer: This post is written with the intended audience of Christians, which is my typical group of blog readers. Also, I RARELY write posts of this nature, but sometimes the moment just calls for it :) The other day, I was reading a very popular website and came across something that made me incredibly uncomfortable. I […] Read more…
Why is it so critical to pray for our children when they start a new school year? You might think the obvious answer might be, “because of all those influences at school.” But really, there’s so much more to praying for our kids’ school year than the peer pressure they encounter. Three Important Reasons We […] Read more…
After the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of a gentle blowing. 1 Kings 19:12 Transitions are difficult. When my children were little babies, the transition from two naps a day to one was always tough. They were quite tired late in the […] Read more…
I almost didn’t write this post. In fact, I almost quite writing the Rediscovering Joy in Motherhood series altogether! It’s funny how the things we try to encourage others about, the lessons we think we’ve learned, and the situations we believe we’ve mastered are the very things that challenge us once again. My husband and […] Read more…
As I was returning home from an errand a couple of days ago, I glanced out my car windows as I rolled slowly down our small town streets. I couldn’t help but notice several high-school age kids walking down the windy street, the guys punching each other on the shoulders, the girls laughing. Knowing some of the situations […] Read more…
Be comforted by these Bible verses to help you overcome when you’re anxious or stressed as a mom! You know those days when the mental “clutter” piles up and it feels like your head is going to explode with everything you have to think about but you have no solutions to whatever is occupying your […] Read more…
Follow these five tips for a stronger prayer life. As I go through my busy day, many things occupy my mind. Most of the time I’m mentally scrambling, thinking, “what’s for dinner?” but more often than not, my brain is filled with questions and worries. I get too caught up in the “tyranny of the urgent” and […] Read more…
Updated for 2022 The first day of this 2022 season of Lent begins on March 2: observed as Ash Wednesday in some churches and continuing for 40 days, excluding Sundays, through Easter/Resurrection Day. If you’re anything like me, you’re still looking for a family study or activity to use as you observe Lent, even at this late […] Read more…