Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Ecclesiastes 4:9 When I was growing up, we were not allowed in the kitchen when my mom was cooking. When my brother and I smelled dinner in the making, and heard pots and pans clanking downstairs, we knew to stay far away [...]
Tag: Motherhood
You Are Right. You Are Different: An Open Letter to My Teen
I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation-the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ-for this will bring much glory and praise to God. Philippians 1:9,11 I know, I [...]
Broken Down at Wits End
The Lord rescues the godly, he is their fortress in times of trouble. Psalm 37:39 It has been yet another snow day. Another day when the kids have been out of school. Our old dog has managed to not make it outside twice to use the bathroom. Two cups of milk have been spilled on [...]
The “Monster” in Our Home
"I will never fail you. I will never abandon you." Hebrews 13:5 It's a little after four in the afternoon. The bus has arrived. The routine questions have been asked, and the usual answers have been given. Then it begins. We have lasted a good few weeks without an afternoon meltdown. We have an afternoon routine established for [...]
Stop. Breathe. Come to Me.
"Come to me all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 I am a weary, tired, and exhausted momma. For the last four nights I have stayed up into the wee hours of the morning trying to complete a number of homework assignments for graduate school. As [...]
Words I Never Want to Hear from My Daughter’s Mouth
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 "What are you doing, Mommy?" This question comes from Hayley as she enters the bathroom where I am getting ready. "I [...]
Encouragement in a Lunch Box
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11Lunch box notes.It has never been something I ever really thought much of-leaving notes in my childrens' lunches to brighten their day while at school. Truthfully, I consider packing lunches to [...]
When a Little Grace Will Do
"Each time he said, "My grace is all you need." 2 Corinthians 12:7 I love to watch my children sleep. It is at this moment I find them to be at the most peace, the most precious. Most of us can remember the tenderness we felt when we watched our children sleep. It becomes one [...]
Straight Up: Messy Truth 