Creating Peace and Joy Where it Matters Most
I hope you are all enjoying a peaceful Mother’s day today. I wish I could give you all flowers and chocolate. And an afternoon out. (Wouldn’t that be nice.) If you are reading this then I have prayed that you might see your value as a woman, as a mother. I pray that you may [...] Read more »
Guest Post by Crystal of Intentional Homemaker Wiggle, fidget, trip to the bathroom. The nurse finally calls us back to the exam room. Sudden shyness. More wiggling. The nurse tells us the doctor will be in in a few minutes. Now, he’s standing on the chairs looking at pictures on the wall. Laying down on [...] Read more »
Have you ever read Proverbs 31 and ended feeling sad, mad, or, dare I say, jealous? Or maybe even defeated? I have! Yes, it’s partly my immaturity, I know, but I’m certain I’m not the only one who has felt this way. If you can relate, or simply just want to be the best woman [...] Read more »
Last week I told you about this awesome book from Kelly Crawford: Devotions, Advice & Renewal for When Motherhood Feels Too Hard I think most of us get overwhelmed at times. Motherhood truly is a hard job. Especially when you are striving to do your best. When Motherhood Gets Too Hard is full of encouragement [...] Read more »
Motherhood is hard. There’s no doubt about it. I love being a mother, but I will not deny that it is challenging. Motherhood requires mental, physical, and emotional strength. Sometimes our reserves run dry. Today I bought an e-book from a sweet mama named Kelly: Devotions, Advice & Renewal for When Motherhood Feels Too Hard [...] Read more »
I turned around the other day and noticed my daughter is ten. Ten! When did this happen? Of course I knew she was ten, but the reality hit me hard. I’ve been feeling a great sense of urgency to pour into her. To give while I can. Her childhood years will soon be gone. I’m [...] Read more »
I lay beside my two year old, reading a familiar story. Her chubby cheeks are so round I can barely see her mouth from the side. Her eyes glisten as she looks intently at the pictures. I wonder, “How did I come to be so blessed?” The road to this little one was bumpy to [...] Read more »
One of my favorite sessions at the Relevant conference, was an early morning gathering with Sally Clarkson. In a small room crammed with women, she laid out a vision for mothers and encouraged us on our journey. The overarching theme of the morning was ending well. To live a life that ends well, we must [...] Read more »
Today’s post is guest post from my sister-in-law, Tenaya (who made this wonderful video for me). She is a dedicated mother with a fierce love for her children. I think you’re going to like her . . . If you are a mother you are important, grievously important. It’s like Tigger says, “I’m the only [...] Read more »
This is a guest post by Crystal of Intentional Homemaker Fear of Failure. It’s something I wrestle with every day as a mom. Let me share something with you that taught me a valuable lesson. As I was first getting to know one of my good friends, I was certain she was a mom who [...] Read more »
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