Reflecting on the joys, challenges, and timeless truths every mom must know can guide you in trusting God’s faithfulness through parenthood. For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:13-14 In a few short weeks my oldest, my…
Taming the tongue can be tricky…especially when we process through talking. What if we took that talking to prayer first? “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” Proverbs 18:21 MSG It’s been said that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body. That’s not actually true; the top honor goes…
This world offers many things to turn to for comfort. But they won’t satisfy us the way God can. I recently embarked on a 21-day all-sugar fast with a small group of women. Not only did we remove refined sugars, but we went so far as to remove every form of sugar, down to fruit….
Our teen daughters need to know where their identity is found. Here are 5 truths you can pass down to your daughters. There is a pink disc swing that hangs from a tired rope, knotted tightly through the floorboards of our backyard tree house. Neither the swing or club house has hosted a frisky…
Our souls need feeding just as our bodies do, and what we feed them matters. How do you feed your soul to create a clean heart? For several years, I have chosen a “word” to guide my daily choices at the beginning of each new year. I prayerfully seek God’s guidance when choosing my word….
Do you ever struggle to believe God hears your prayers? Or struggle to build a consistent discipline of prayer—or even to want to? Let’s dig into the root of this issue and how to get back into the habit of a vibrant prayer life. Prayer Is About Faith If we can’t pray, won’t pray, don’t…
When we feel desperate, we don’t think clearly. The best thing we can do is seek the Lord and let Him fill us with peace and purpose. Many times, in my life I’ve gotten stuck. Have you? A concern for a child, a friend in crisis, an unsatisfactory conversation with my husband, a misunderstanding with…
Lent is a time of letting go of distractions so we can feast on more of Jesus. How can you feast to prepare your heart for Easter? “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is…
Learn how to live in an age when you need to fight for your teen in the face of technology and temptation. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.(Nehemiah 4:14 ESV) Technology is the number one reason parents say that raising…
God hears our prayers when we pray in faith. He is kind and mighty and cares about our hearts. He is working even when we cannot see it. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 I shouldn’t…
Are you ready to plan your new year with purpose? There are 6 simple steps you can take to overcome the hard and the busy. “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) We are standing at the threshold of a new year. My heart is filled…
Transform your family’s story through the power of confident prayer—discover how one woman’s trust in God’s promises led to redemption in her husband’s life. “And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know…
Pray for victory, witness God’s goodness as He lifts you from life’s burdens, seek triumph over challenges in various aspects of life. Victory is sweet. My family recently tasted it as we traveled to Greenville, NC, for a Southeast volleyball tournament. We were one of six teams from GA, SC, and NC reaching for the…
Choosing to have gratitude in the midst of suffering is the kind of real thanksgiving that becomes a sacrifice of praise. “…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) I discovered real thanksgiving not in my best season, but in my worst….
Our children need us to lift up powerful prayers to the Lord on their behalf. Here are five areas you can start with! “Does the idea of praying for your kids overwhelm you?” We had five kids in seven years including a set of twins. As their mom, I knew I should pray for them,…
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