A couple people have asked me if there’s anything I need for this (3rd) baby. I usually draw a blank on how to respond. I started perusing the internet to see if I could find any posts that would give me some kind of jumpstart on things I could suggest when people ask. {Believe me… Continue reading What’s Left to Buy? Ideas for 2nd+ Time Moms & Babies
I recently listened as my friend was telling someone else about a restrictive diet she’s embarked on in the hopes of finding what is bothering her infant son. Her comments were met with raised eyebrows and one simple statement: “You’re a better mom than I am.” To be honest, I had to be careful not… Continue reading You’re a Better Mom than I Am
Theodore Roosevelt is credited with saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” I have experienced this in my own life. I measure ahead of some, behind others. It’s easy to play the comparison game, which encourages us to seek discontent with our present circumstances and abilities. But what if we used the fact that every… Continue reading What Does Family Discipleship Look Like?
Sometimes a simple conversation can have a great impact on our walk with Christ. It can challenge us to rethink familiar patterns, habits that are not based on Scripture, priorities that pursue temporal ventures over eternal treasures. I’ve had a few of those conversations with the people behind this month’s Ministry Spotlight. Rooted Families began… Continue reading Ministry Spotlight: Rooted Families
As we near Buddy’s 3rd birthday, I’ve been reminiscing. Reflecting on what I’ve done, not done, experienced, and learned. {Wait… the title says 4 years, not 3. Huh? } This motherhood journey has connected me to other women in an incredible way. Pregnancy, newborns, toddlers, two kids…and this is only the beginning. A rich time… Continue reading 4 Years of Mothering {A Reflection}
Look at the word blessing on Thesaurus.com, and you will find three categories of synonyms: 1) sanctification, 2) good wishes/approval, and 3) advantage. Do we view our children as “blessings” in this way? It’s incredibly easy to quote the “children are a blessing” mantra as if it’s a cliche… a phrase used so many times… Continue reading Our Kids are Assets
Sometimes I think I’ve been around Scripture so long I lose my intrigue. I take familiar verses for granted, studying the rest of His Word eagerly in the hopes that something new will jump out. But in actuality, I desperately need new eyes to see old verses. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor… Continue reading Our Kids are Investments
I couldn’t believe it, but I had experienced it. I really did. By the end of the day, laying with my journal wide open, I sat in awe of how distinct the day had been. I read a friend’s post, which challenged my perspective that day. A challenge I needed. I didn’t accomplish the entirety… Continue reading The Main Thing
If you’ve been around for as long as I have, no doubt you’ve encountered the population control agenda. China only recently rescinded their One Child policy, realizing the dire consequences of forcing families to limit their size. In a culture steeped in tradition, only males receive an inheritance, so if your family line was to… Continue reading Filling the Earth
{Unfamiliar with Polarizing Opposites? Find out the purpose and goal of this monthly series here. } If you’re looking for an incredible dividing line, this is the cause to take up! Either side of the issue has strong feelings, and discussing the matter with the “opposing” side can escalate quickly. But let’s listen for a… Continue reading Polarizing Opposites: Children’s Ministry vs. Integrated Family Worship
Renown and Crowned 