Before you became a mom, you dreamed of leading your child to a personal relationship with the Lord. It’s been your vision to shepherd your child’s heart towards knowing and loving the Lord. Maybe you even imagined sharing your favorite quiet time tips as you lead your child towards a deep spiritual growth. Fast forward…
The Proverbs 31 woman is known for speaking words of wisdom and using her speech to build others up and honor the Lord with her words. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 Yet if we’re not careful, it’s easy for our tongue to get…
If I were to ask you, “What are the top ten most important things that parents need to teach their children?” would prayer make your list? We teach our children how to add and subtract, how to play musical instruments or sports, and how to read. But, how many of us can say that we…
One of our greatest blessings as mothers is the privilege to teach our children about God. It’s a weighty blessing — one that we are constantly wondering and questioning if we are getting “right.” So we teach them the Bible stories, reinforce the “reason for the season” each holiday, pray diligently for their little hearts,…
I love hearing from my readers on a regular basis and it brings me joy to see emails from them in my inbox. Among the heartfelt requests for prayer and questions about faith or family, one question stands alone. I am often asked for the best free resources for Christian women (or resources that are…
Anxiety stinks! It’s a hard emotion because once it has a grasp of us, it doesn’t seem to want to let go. Are wondering how you will find anxiety relief? Your story might go like this: Something challenging happened in your life, and anxiety invited its way in. The trigger point for the anxiety has…
For me, as a teacher, August is like the beginning of the year. I try to set New School Year’s Resolutions, create new habits, and set myself up for success. However, many times I fall short (probably because I bite off more than I can chew.) One goal that I have worked hard to maintain…
Did you know that 12 million women in the United States are struggling with anxiety? In our population of males and females, 18.1% struggle with it, but only 36.9% get treatment. Of those diagnosed, half of them will also battle depression. This is a huge deal because both of these mental health conditions affect the…
Do you know the story of the woman at the well? In that story, Jesus unmasked her hidden sin and five husbands and live-in boyfriend. I know we shake our head when we hear that account and secretly judge her indiscretions. While it’s true she made some bad decisions, we’re ultimately not that different from…
As moms, we have so much to think about, don’t we? From the daily decisions of what to make for dinner and which shows our kids can watch to deciding whether to take the kids to the clinic or let them sleepover at a friend’s house – our minds are in constant motion. Sometimes, we…
Everyone goes through times in their lives when they hit rock bottom and all hope seems lost. For some people, this might mean dealing with the storms of life or simply managing day to day stress. Yet for others, rock bottom may include battling a mental health disorder or an addiction. However, even when things…