Someone once asked me to summarize motherhood into a four minute spiel. I had a small panic attack over how to cram such an all-consuming topic into a crunched time period. Then I thought, “How many things have I learned to do in under five minutes since having children?” A few examples that come to…
I used to take my children for granted. Not on purpose, of course. It just happened when I wasn’t looking. Like so many things do. It happened for a good reason – love. As any mom can tell you, love for one’s children is a fierce kind of love. It’s a love so intense it…
How do you become “the best” at something? First, let me clarify what I mean by best. I don’t mean “better than everyone else.” That’s not even a reasonable goal in most cases. And even if you are the best at something, claiming that title isn’t humble, and a lack of humility is unattractive.…
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8 Focus. If I could only focus. Instead, I hear doubt shouting in my…
I wrote this post last year after a rough couple of days. I often find that God has a lesson in store for me during such times. That doesn’t make going through struggles any easier, but He lovingly teaches me and reminds me of His truths. I believe that these lessons aren’t for me alone,…
Before children, if asked what physical attribute I liked best about myself, I would have absolutely chosen my hair. It was thick, straight, long, and blonde. While I knew it didn’t define me, it was definitely part of my picture. I imagined myself someday holding angelic babies, as my hair lay ever so gently…
“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.” ~ Psalm 39:7 You know that moment? That pause, the intake of breath right after you jump and hang in mid-air, before landing in cool water. That’s what life feels like right now. I’ve taken the leap, stepped out in…
When she took her first steps, she stopped to clap for herself. After rolling a ball, she claps. Tell her to blow a kiss and you’ll get the sweetest little kiss joyfully blown your way, and happy applauding to follow. She sees herself the loving way we see her, the way God sees her…
Moms are some of the most busy people on the planet. We serve many in our sphere, often sacrificing stillness with God for days at a time. Too often we find ourselves being much more like Marthas than Marys when it comes to filling our spiritual tanks. Even when we get the rare…
One of my favorite places to go with my kids is the Butterfly Pavilion!! I am always amazed how beautiful each and every one is. Each time I go I look for the perfect butterfly to take a picture of. I search for the one that doesn’t have a damage wing and is sitting…
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