Hope for Moms
The One Thing Your Child Needs
What is the one thing your child needs? Wisdom doesn’t come natural. It’s not something you can give to your child on their tenth birthday and expect them to cherish it, treasure it, and keep it forever. It’s a day-by-day, moment-by-moment process. “A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of…
Read MoreHope for the Worn Out Mom
You know those moments in life when you really want to be nice, kind, and encouraging to the people nearest and dearest to you, but due to your level of exhaustion or the hormones that seem to be a bit unpredictable, you lash out? No? You don’t have those moments? Me either. Actually I have…
Read MoreWhen You Don’t See A Way Out
I looked at my phone and saw my happiest friend’s name pop up on the screen. She was my one friend I could count on for a good laugh. You know the laugh-until-you-cry kind of laughter that makes your stomach muscles hurt – this was that friend. I answered, “Hey girl!” The response on the…
Read More5 Verses to Find Your Faith Again
I pulled the covers up over my head and closed my eyes tightly. My mind embraced a new day, but my heart rejected the new tomorrow because I knew the things that made my heart feel heavy yesterday were still there. I can still feel the heaviness, the worry, the waiting and wondering if things…
Read MoreA Psalm a Day
This week, I invited a special friend of mine to share her Summer of Psalms for Busy Moms: A 40 Day Bible Reading Plan with you! And I know you are going to love her! Sarah is a mom of 5 little ones, and 2 of them are adopted from China. Sarah shares her adoption stories…
Read MoreWhen You Feel Overwhelmed
It’s been a while. There are many reasons why, but for now I’ll just share one – Foster Care. I don’t know how much of this journey I will share, but as God gives me words, I promise to let you in on the beautiful broken road we are walking. We live in a world…
Read MoreBible Basics Children’s Book Giveaway!
I’ve been on a bit of a blogging break as I follow the direction God is leading me in this season. In February we finished up a series that led me to a place of pause. So for most of March I’ve been waiting for direction from God for the next blog series (also I’ve…
Read MoreMom, Stay a Little Longer
The sink is overflowing with dishes and the floor is speckled with crumbs, but it’s time for dinner again. The easiest option is soup, so I stir and let it simmer until it’s ready. I reach in the drawer for spoons and open the cabinet for bowls, but I see the empty space where the…
Read MoreFor the Tired Mom
Let’s just admit it. We all have our moments. Motherhood brings joy like nothing else on planet earth, but along with the cooing and cuddles comes tantrums and night terrors. As the little dumplings grow, there’s back talk, eye rolling, and the occasional huff and puff that has to be wrangled and set on the…
Read MoreSingle Moms & Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, I have no doubt there are moms who are already agonizing over a day that is supposed to be a glorious celebration. Although they want to make amazing memories and buy memorable gifts for their children, the lack of child support and the paycheck to paycheck living does not…
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