I remember that time in life. The 2’s and 3’s can be so much fun, yet so challenging. I have a 2 year old niece, so I get to experience this again. I honestly love it. If I could just keep her, I would. You get a first row seat to watch your babies grow… Continue reading Dear Toddler Mom,
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Truths About Nagging
Truths about nagging: Nag is defined as: annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging. Nagging comes easily. Nagging isn’t biblical. The Reason for Nagging: To get someone to do something you want. Nagging may motivate them to complete the request, but that doesn’t justify it. If nagging is not biblical, that… Continue reading Truths About Nagging
Motives Matter
We all have things we have to do, but we don’t all operate from the same motives. We could even do the exact same tasks and have different experiences and outcomes based on what motivates us. Your motives and mindset are important. These dictate your attitude. If you are asked to do something that seems… Continue reading Motives Matter
Can I Be Honest With You?
I just want to share part of my story. Maybe this will encourage you. Maybe it’ll make you think I’m crazy. I got married young. I had an okay example of marriage from my parents. My husband didn’t have a godly example, so we both had/have a lot to learn. My home life was a… Continue reading Can I Be Honest With You?
The Problem With a 50/50 Marriage
It is not biblical. This is the basis of this problem. Everything else stems from this truth. Did you vow to your spouse to keep score and require them always to do as much as you do in this marriage? No, of course, you didn’t. Did you purchase scorecards to exchange during the ceremony, allowing… Continue reading The Problem With a 50/50 Marriage
Intimacy in Marriage
*Disclaimer: This list is based on Scripture and personal experiences from 15 years of marriage. These are general guidelines to help your intimacy to thrive rather than survive. This is also on the understanding of mutual respect. Suppose one spouse is sick, recovering from surgery or childbirth, suffering from physical limitations, menstrual cramps/discomfort, etc., the… Continue reading Intimacy in Marriage
Holiday Celebrations
Holiday Celebrations As we come into the holiday season, I want to encourage you and remind you of a few things. It is okay to keep or stop any previous traditions. This is especially important for newly married couples and new parents. There may be pressure to uphold traditions from either side of your family.… Continue reading Holiday Celebrations
I’ve Lost Myself
Have you ever said or thought this? That you have lost yourself in being a wife and mother? I do not want to downplay how you feel. Being a wife and mother can be challenging and overwhelming, especially in those early days of no sleep, temper tantrums, and potty training. However, I want to help… Continue reading I’ve Lost Myself
The Loud and Stubborn Woman
Proverbs 7:11 says, “(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:” This verse begins to describe a harlot. We could get into many lessons with this, but today I want to focus on this verse. This phrase stood out to me as I read this. It describes many women today, doesn’t… Continue reading The Loud and Stubborn Woman
Parenting in Proverbs
I am reading through the book of Proverbs in my daily devotions, and the Lord has reminded me of some things. Chapters 2-5 and 7 begin with a plea to listen to the instruction and wisdom. God has not written these chapters for us to ignore them. It is also written from a father to… Continue reading Parenting in Proverbs
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