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
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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
Graduation is Hard on this Mama’s Heart
Yesterday, my son graduated from high school. This is the third child that I've graduated, and it doesn't get any easier. It's tough watching your children grow up. On one hand, I'm so excited to watch what he does as he prepares to launch. On the other, I will miss the time I spend with … Continue reading Graduation is Hard on this Mama’s Heart
Godly Resources for Our Families || February 2021
I am always on the lookout for good, quality resources for my family. They are hard to come by in this day and age! Thankfully, I've found several new-to-me resources over the past month or so. I would love to pass them along to you! They have a been a blessing to me, and I … Continue reading Godly Resources for Our Families || February 2021
Should We Give Up Our Dreams to Have Children?
Should we give up our dreams to have children? Before I had children, I had a lot of dreams. Dreams of traveling, and dreams filled with all sorts of fun. I also had dreams of making a difference in the world. But those dreams usually involved becoming a missionary, or working in an orphanage. I … Continue reading Should We Give Up Our Dreams to Have Children?