I never went to Mommy School. Did you? (Chuckle.) There’s no such thing, but somehow as women and as mothers, we are supposed to be experts in this motherhood thing. I had the privilege of having a wonderful mother, but when I became a parent, all of the sudden I felt helpless and stuck. Sometimes I ... [keep reading]
Does Your Heart Have an Open Door Policy?
Here I am. I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Revelation 3:20 In a society of closed doors, what if I opened mine? I find myself asking this question a lot. I find myself longing for ... [keep reading]
5 Easy Ways You Can Recharge During the Day
In a recent conversation with a friend, she asked how my kids were doing with distance learning and the switch to doing school from home full-time. I told her they are doing great. The transition has been very smooth. They are staying on top of their schoolwork like champs. I, on the other hand, ... [keep reading]
How to Teach Your Children Compassion in Times of Crisis
One by one, the cars pulled up in the food bank line and stopped in front of me. I put bags of potatoes in their trunks and waved them to the next station. We fed over 1,300 households that day. The faces I saw in those cars represented the full spectrum of humanity—children, elderly, ... [keep reading]
From Emptiness to Optimism: Embracing the Promise of a New Season
“When the pieces seem too shattered to gather off the floor, when all that seems to matter is I don’t feel you anymore. No, I don’t feel you anymore. I need a reason to sing.” Reason to Sing – All Sons and Daughters April is the month that always reflects the state of my heart. I live in the ... [keep reading]
Can You Hear God in the Rhythm of Your Life?
I became a mom by acquiring children. Let me explain. I am not a biological mother; all of my children have come into my heart and home through unconventional means. Some planned by me, some unplanned…but all, of course, Divinely ordained. One of my biggest mom-challenges has been figuring ... [keep reading]
You Weren’t Designed to Do This Alone
Lately, I’ve been distracted with thoughts of what is going on in the world these days. Honestly, how can I maintain normalcy and try and keep everything afloat while my school-aged kids are now at home? My heart and mind are overwhelmed by trying to keep my family feeling safe and secure as I ... [keep reading]
3 Ways to Find Joy in Any Parenting Season
I’m so tired of waking up every two hours. I can’t wait until my baby sleeps longer. This thought ran through my mind almost every night as a new mom. Those middle-of-the-night feedings rocked my world, and I couldn’t wait to graduate to the next phase. The only problem was that once I got ... [keep reading]
How to Find a New Rhythm When Life Seems Out of Sync
One of the hardest things moms struggle with is taking time for ourselves. Our days are filled with caring for everybody else's needs and then, if we have time, maybe our own. Society tells us we have to do more and be more to be the best mother for our kids. It’s no wonder we struggle with mom ... [keep reading]
3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Help Your Child (and Yourself) Overcome Fear and Worry
Last Saturday I did my usual: get up early, go to the gym, and head to the grocery store to grab a few things. I like to go to Fred Meyer because it has a Starbucks, and I get to enjoy my coffee while leisurely rolling my cart down the aisles. Usually no one out is out Saturday mornings, so it feels ... [keep reading]
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