“Can you help me?” That’s a question we learn to avoid from an early age. If you’ve been around children, you know that point in development where they insist, “Me do it!” Unfortunately, that stubborn independence rarely fades with age. Asking for help is a confession of weakness, an acknowledgment ... [keep reading]
When you need minute-by-minute strength
Light peeked through the blinds and landed on the hospital recliner chair, waking me from a stiff-necked sleep. I turned my head to see my five-year-old son, curled up in a ball with monitors beeping steadily, feeling sure it would only be a few minutes before he sensed me and woke up. We had at ... [keep reading]
When quick-fix culture fails, find lasting hope in the gospel message
We became first-time moms within nine months of each other, and although we didn’t realize it at the time, we both entered motherhood with high expectations. Yet today, with eight kids between us, our optimistic expectations have toppled under the pressures of everyday life. Just like when we ... [keep reading]
12 tips to forming godly friendships that last as a mom
Regardless of whether we achieve lifelong-friend status or simply enjoy friendship for a season, what should the guiding principles of godly mom friendships be? I asked Jennifer—whom so many call friend—for her best tips on the topic, and I’ve included them with mine (many of ours overlap), in no ... [keep reading]
6 things to share with your child when they feel afraid
Can you name something that makes you feel afraid? How does being afraid make you feel? Does it make your heart beat fast? Does feeling afraid make you feel worried or anxious? Fear is a normal emotion. We are all afraid of something. We might fear snakes, getting sick, being alone, or being in a ... [keep reading]
Turn your wild game into a tasty dish with this simple elk recipe
Wondering what to do with the wild game that's been sitting in your freezer? Do you feel overwhelmed looking for new ways to cook the latest catch your hunting husband brings home? Author Annie Chapman can help you out. The below recipe, taken from Home Cooking with Wild Game, represents ... [keep reading]
3 thoughts to lend peace and hope to a grieving heart
If you have experienced loss, the way forward can often feel confusing and difficult. But the following excerpts show that the path to healing is not a race; rather, a slow, intentional journey of patience and compassion. These affirmations, taken from Gentle Thoughts ... [keep reading]
Why you don’t need a green thumb to garden successfully
While I’m an avid gardener now, I didn’t grow up with a love for gardening. Is that weird? You’d think that for someone who’s as into flowers and plants as I am, I would have been growing things my whole life, perhaps inspired by a talented gardener in my family, but that ... [keep reading]
What taking your weakness to God really means
“Take your weakness to Jesus.” That’s easy to say. But what exactly does it mean? Taking our weakness to Jesus involves at least three things. 1. We must know that we are weak. Weakness, simply put is a lack of strength, the inability to act or produce an effect. To be weak is to be unable ... [keep reading]
This hard truth will help you see a greater harvest
“What happened here?” Jess slows the car on a dusty gravel road. We are passing a vineyard in the heart of Italy and there are thousands of ripe grape clusters lying on the ground below the vines, row after row. He stops the car so we can take a closer look. “Maybe they’re coming through later to ... [keep reading]
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