The final joy in any truly Christian discipline or practice or rhythm of life is, in the words of the apostle, "the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." David Mathis When it comes to spiritual disciplines, we are apt to confuse the means and the ends. We can so easily slip into believing that good habits of reading the Bible, praying, and fellowshipping with other Christians is the sum and substance of the Christian faith. We can take joy and comfort in the strength of our ... [keep reading]
16 Short Prayers of Strength for Moms
ILLUMINATION I do not know, o God, what what will happen to me today. I only know that nothing will happen to me but what has been foreseen by you from all eternity, and that is sufficient, o my God, to keep me in peace. I adore your eternal designs. I submit to them will my heart.—Elisabeth of France May I see difficulty as a challenge, a holy errand, a sign of your confidence in me, in us. In what I can overcome through your power and wisdom. Amen. Help us to be mindful that we are ... [keep reading]
What to wear? Discover the connection between your clothes and your confidence.
A few years back I got the opportunity to work from home which as a mom of three was something I always dreamed of doing. Fun fact: I spent 14 years as a telecom engineer prior to accidentally stumbling down the path of style. At first working from home was all sunshine and rainbows. Then I started to notice small, seemingly harmless changes. My closet full of corporate clothes was now obsolete. Instead of my favorite office attire, I slipped into my comfy black yoga pants and faded sweatshirt, ... [keep reading]
Make the commitment to love courageously (and teach your children to do the same).
Would you be brave enough to hide a baby in a toolbox to sneak the infant past Nazi guards? Polish social worker Irena Sendler did just that. She helped to rescue more than 2,500 Jewish children after the Nazis invaded Warsaw in 1939. Herded into crowded ghettos, the Jews suffered from disease and starvation. Irena asked parents if she could take their young children to a place of safety. She hid babies and toddlers in toolboxes, potato sacks, suitcases, and coffins. Irena then safely delivered ... [keep reading]
Reclaim your God-given gift of imagination
Close your eyes, let your mind wander back to when you were just a kid, outside and starring into the beautiful universe. Can you feel the wind on your face? Can you see the clouds forming castles above you? Can you smell the grass and the woods? Can feel the stick clutched in your hand like a sword? Can you feel the possibility that the world and life hold? Upon opening your eyes you might now be faced with a gray and less colorful world, one filled with tedious tasks, stressful ... [keep reading]
Here’s what a working mom wants you to know about God’s plan for you.
I come from a long line of women who worked and worked hard. From teachers to farmers, from receptionists to business owners, my ancestors passed down a legacy of work. I grew up with a single mama who worked to provide the best possible life for my sister and me. Mom worked right down the road as the administrative professional for a local construction company, a job she still has even though the location has changed. I always assumed I would have a full-time career because that’s the ... [keep reading]
Is Prayer the Key to Finding Peace as a Parent?
Parenting. The word itself can bring contradictory emotions to the surface. We try to do the best we can raising our children. Then, just when we think we’ve got the parenting terrain all figured out, we suddenly find ourselves in new territory again as each new age and stage presents another set of challenges. Sometimes we sail through smoothly. Sometimes we encounter tempests and tidal waves. Sometimes we get so tired that we just want to give up—let the storm take us where it will. But I ... [keep reading]
Are you in need of some living water from Jesus today? You’re not alone.
Well, here you are. A woman. A mother. How do you feel today? Beautiful or boring? Well-groomed or well-worn? Are your kids ready to name you Nag of the Universe because it’s “that time of the month”? Or is your husband ready to name ovulation a national holiday because it’s “that time of the month”? Are you feeling flabby and overweight? Or tan and toned? Are your friendships building you up and giving you courage? Or have they left you raw and lonely? Is your heart in a ... [keep reading]
How Can Essential Oils Be Used Safely and Effectively?
Let’s refresh our memory on how to use essential oils and on essential oil safety. Three Ways to Use Essential Oils Essential oils are used in three ways: aromatically, topically, and internally. Let’s talk more about each use. AROMATIC: You can diffuse oil into the air with a cold-water diffuser, drip oil into your cupped palm and inhale it, apply oil to diffuser jewelry (one of my favorites!), put a drop or two of oil on a scarf, or inhale oil directly from ... [keep reading]
What just happened, God? How to survive life’s unexpected curves.
Last year was a season of emotional whiplash. My husband Chris and I were certain that God was leading our family to move across the country, and we made several permanent steps in that direction. But then we had to face a hard truth. We weren’t going anywhere after all. We were so baffled. We had been so sure this was God’s will. The decision had been confirmed through Scripture, songs, circumstances, multiple advisors, and even a dream! God seemed to be inviting us to take a giant leap ... [keep reading]
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