Creating Peace and Joy Where it Matters Most
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 »
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 »
Women need each other. We need each other for support, encouragement, and sometimes a little correction. “A real friend is one who helps us to think our best thoughts, do our noblest deeds, and be our finest selves.” -Elizabeth George, Life Management for Busy Women Having faithful friends is one of the most valuable gifts [...] Read more »
Today I’m guest posting at Joyful Mothering. Here’s an excerpt: Our role as mother provides the opportunity to give joy to others and find joy ourselves…but not without great effort. Getting to the place of joy is often fraught with tears, sacrifice, and self-examination. Many of us can be found fighting tooth and nail to [...] Read more »
{Image Credit} The follow is a guest post from the lovely Stacey of A GOOD and SIMPLE Life. Sometimes we can be our own best friends. And, unfortunately, sometimes the opposite is true; we can be our own worst enemy. In our society today, it’s all too common for women to have low self-confidence and [...] Read more »
Today we have our first ever guest post in the Becoming a Better Mother Series. I am excited to introduce you to Stef because her posts always motivate me to strive for the best. If there is anyone who is working hard toward becoming a better mother, it’s her! I hope you will be encouraged [...] Read more »