What a lovely day it's been! The Lord is so good. Yesterday was kind of an emotional day for me. I wish that I had my emotions under control every day...it's definitely something I'm working on! But sometimes life is hard, and I just need to release my feelings. My mother and I do not … Continue reading Let’s Encourage Our Children
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Giving Up Our Lives for Our Children
I have been a mom for 22 years now. It has been one of the most fulfilling roles of my life! As a young mom, I used to not understand the importance of giving up my life for my children. I did lots for them, but I still expected to have "me time," and to … Continue reading Giving Up Our Lives for Our Children
A Mother’s Day Blessing
It's the day before Mother's Day, and I just returned home after an outing with my family. We walked through a craft fair and visited a museum. Afterward, we picked up Mexican food and had a picnic in the nearby National Forest. I grabbed the litter that I could (Why do people litter in a … Continue reading A Mother’s Day Blessing
Becoming Mindful About How My Childhood Experiences Have Affected My Parenting
Being a parent is one of the hardest and most meaningful jobs there is. As soon as I became a mother, I knew it was my calling. This is what I was meant to do. There is nothing I like better than being a wife and mother. I've been a mother for twenty one years … Continue reading Becoming Mindful About How My Childhood Experiences Have Affected My Parenting
When Contentment Feels Illusive as a Mother | Resting in Christ When Things Go Wrong
I'd like to say that I've discovered the secret to contentment. While I know that the answer is always resting in Christ, sometimes my flesh doesn't remember. It's frustrating. I've been through this before. We've fought our way through $293,000 worth of debt, and discovered the joys of simplicity and contentment in the process. Related: … Continue reading When Contentment Feels Illusive as a Mother | Resting in Christ When Things Go Wrong
Learning to Listen as a Mother
Happy Sabbath, friends. I hope you are having a lovely day of rest. It is such a good day to pause and reflect on God's goodness. Each season, or each day really, the Lord has revealed more and more to me when it comes to motherhood. You would think after 21 years, I would have … Continue reading Learning to Listen as a Mother
When Motherhood is Hard | Facing Rejection
Motherhood. God has put this task before me, and sometimes I am overwhelmed by the enormity of it all. The Lord has shown me the goodness and blessings that come along with being a mother, but what happens if I get it wrong? It's the Sabbath Day, and I have been enjoying my new issue … Continue reading When Motherhood is Hard | Facing Rejection
Sabbath Thoughts | Hope for Our Children
I have such hope for my children. I hope for them to have a happy life, and to one day fully pursue their interests in their home and career. But more importantly, I hope for them to love the Lord, and to grow in Him more each day. I hope for them to fully surrender … Continue reading Sabbath Thoughts | Hope for Our Children