Tag Archives: Faith
To The Mom Who Needs to Forgive
Dear Mom Who Needs to Forgive, I want you to know that I've been in your shoes and it is a rough place to be. I'm not here to tell you that forgiveness is easy but I do want to tell you that it is nec...
Dec 06, 2018
Who Am I Listening To? God or Another Messed-Up Human?
I am a mother of four. That means four times the love, four times the fun, and four times the noise. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't have it any other way but it is pretty much always loud, confusing m...
Nov 13, 2018
The Pharisee, the Tax Collector, and Judgmental Me
Two men made their way into the same church service one day. The first man was the preacher. He was a kind, honest man who was loved and well known in the community. He helped the poor and gave genero...
Oct 25, 2018
Only 936 Weeks to Influence Your Child
"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12 NIV The average parent has 936 weeks to prepare their child with the tools needed to succeed without parental guidance......
Oct 21, 2018
The Painful Process of Growing Close to God
I've been growing closer to God lately and frankly, it's been rather painful. Is that ok to admit? I mean I wouldn't change it... except maybe make it less stressful and a smidge more fun and perhaps ...
Oct 12, 2018
The Suddenness of Change
It seems like I am shocked every year by the sudden appearance of fall. One minute the sun is shining warmly and the next second the air is crisp and cool. One day, I am dressed in shorts and tank top...
Oct 05, 2018
Hollis vs. Voskamp
I love to read. I love a good biography and am particularly fond of reading books written by female Christian writers. There is a shared perspective there and I appreciate their encouragement and wisd...
Sep 28, 2018
Pruning Your Life Is Hard, but Necessary
I have two large hydrangea bushes next to my front walk. They supply me with a bounty of lovely, blue blooms every year. Ever since I moved in, I have allowed them to grow unimpeded because they bring...
Aug 29, 2018
Revive Your Prayer Life with This One Simple Change
A few years ago I participated in an in depth study of prayer. At the time I was a mom of four. We had recently completed our first adoption and were attempting to navigate the complicated blessing of...
Aug 13, 2018
The Leap to College: Preparing Your Child for When You Won't Be There Anymore
At every step in a child's life, mom is there to impart wisdom and shape their child to be the best they can be. It seems daunting - all the things we need to teach our kids before they head off on th...
Aug 07, 2018
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