It was a draining season of motherhood. My days were filled with the tantrums of an Autistic two-year old and my nights were filled with the bright-eyed baby boy who refused to sleep. In addition to a draining mom life, my husband worked nights and breaks were few and far between. Exhausted, I was running…
Does reaching your healthy living goals seem impossible? Don’t miss these powerful Scriptures for health and weight loss to help you finally break free and create healthy habits that last a lifetime. Confession. I’ve started my health and wellness journey over more times than I can count. I would eagerly jump on the weight loss…
The sounds of rustling grass in the wind, gravel moving under my feet, the gentle hums of my one-year-old on my back. These were the sounds of my first hike without another adult for company. To be honest, I didn’t want to go on that hike, yet that urge to press into obedience was something…
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…
If you have someone in your life who calls you, “Mom,” you know stress. Sometimes it’s the every day stresses of feeding, clothing, and refereeing the kids. Yet other seasons bring heavier situations, such as a sick child or learning difficulties. Either way, if you’re a mom, chances are you’ve experienced stress at one point…
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…