I saw a sticker recently that said #survivingmotherhood I get it. Some days are hard. Being a mother is a full-time job. There are challenges nearly every day. There are questions, messes, and tantrums to navigate. You’ve never done this day before. Even if you have multiple children, there are still new challenges you will… Continue reading Surviving or Thriving?
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The Tears of Motherhood
The tears of motherhood. There’s so many, aren’t there? We often cry when we find out we are expecting. We cry at the first sight of the baby on the ultrasound or the first sound of the heartbeat. We cry during pregnancy for no reason because of our hormones. We cry at the first movements,… Continue reading The Tears of Motherhood
When You Are Waiting
What are you waiting for right now? Are you waiting for God to provide something? To answer a prayer? To take care of a health issue? A financial burden? You may be seeking direction for a relationship, job, or move. Perhaps you are praying for a baby or a wayward spouse or child. These burdens… Continue reading When You Are Waiting
Your Life Today
Is your life today what you pictured it would be? When you were making goals last year, is this what you envisioned? Did you expect things to be different than they are? Are you comparing your life to someone else’s? It may not be. For some of you, you have faced things you never imagined,… Continue reading Your Life Today
Are You Living in Bondage?
Before salvation, we all lived in bondage. We were all slaves to sin and self. Hearing and accepting the gospel set us free from that. The cell door was opened and we were able to step out of the bondage and into a new life- a life of freedom. However, too many Christians have stepped… Continue reading Are You Living in Bondage?
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
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
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
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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