I have a confession. For years I’ve been baffled by the daunting roles of the P31 Woman. Upon reading her accomplishments and tasks in Proverbs 31: 10-31, I have mixed emotions ranging from awe, exhaustion, inspiration and guilt. I am in awe of her accomplishments, which include a solid relationship with her husband, adoring children,…
It was the break of dawn, and the sun had not yet graced the sky with its presence. Dew glistened on the lawn, sparkling like gems in the predawn light. There I sat, clutching my coffee and my Bible, willing the sleepy fog away. I had great intentions to spend time in prayer and dive…
The New Year brings on the urge to make resolutions and set goals for ourselves and for our family. We say good-bye to the past and look forward to the future. We reflect on what has gone well the previous year and areas where change is required. Fresh beginnings are welcomed and embraced. One great…
Each new day is a gift from God. Another opportunity to worship Him by serving the ones we love. Our husbands, our children, anyone God has placed within our sphere of influence. As 2016 comes to an end, we’re presented with the gift of a new year. Another 365 days to worship God as we…
Have you ever wondered how to pull off having a Christ-Centered Christmas? I have, and let’s face it, in today’s culture it is really hard! From the moment Thanksgiving is over, we are plagued with distractions that take us away from the real meaning of Christmas. If we want to have a Christmas that is…
Tick-tock, tick-tock. Waiting on God’s direction when you are desperate for answers can see overwhelming and frustrating. The longer that God is silent, the more desperate and restless one may become. Personally, I have waited through surgeries as I braced for a cancer diagnosis. I waited, broken and grieving, for my season of infertility to…
As far back as my memories go, Jesus has always been an ever-present figure in my life. I don’t remember the exact day that my family introduced me to Him, but I can’t remember a time without Him. Knowing this, I had no doubt that I wanted to do the same for my child. Being…
Do you have a regular quiet time? And if so, does it include writing out scriptures? One of the passages I came upon recently is Deuteronomy 17:18-20. In this passage, God instructed the people to have their future kings write out a copy of the law- by hand- for themselves. It struck me as an…
Prayer. It’s one of the best and most impactful things that we can do for our children. No matter their age, their stage of life, or what is going on in their lives–we can pray for them. We can lift them and their needs up to our heavenly Father. But, where do we start? What…
We just returned from the children’s hospital after yet another disappointing appointment with the ‘specialist’. We were feeling discouraged and hopeless…again. No answers. The only response was: ‘keep up the treatment but give her more’. Really?!?! I looked at my little girl and a question came to mind. I had to ask her. “Emily, do…
Have you read through the comments on a controversial Facebook post? (If you haven’t, I don’t recommend it.) It’s like the junior high cafeteria. Everyone’s vying for a place where their voice is heard and respected by the most people. And if you get in their way, they have no problem teasing you about your…