There’s just something about playing dress up and make believe that captures the hearts of young girls. From wearing a princess dress to gently mothering a plastic baby doll, girls can’t wait to play the grown up version of themselves. As a young girl with stars in her eyes, I would envision “grown-up me” always smiling, […]
To the Woman Waiting on God
To the woman who is waiting on God, There you are, in the waiting room of life; a place you’d never thought you’d be. As a child with grand hopes and dreams, you never imagined yourself here, waiting on God and longing for Him to move. You never imagined you’d be lonely for a husband. You […]
Everybody Judges Somebody
FREE to Be ME! Have you noticed a trend in society that is building? Its banner is “Do whatever, be whatever, and love whoever makes you happy!” If anyone disagrees or has a classical moral compass they are immediately labeled “judgmental”, “ignorant”, even a “bigot.” Let’s get this straight right out of the gate … […]
4 Prayers for the Hyper-Aggressive Child and FREE PRINTABLE!
An Embarrassing Parenting Moment It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, where the families of our little man’s preschool class could come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. I was excited to finally get to know the other families and watch our children play together. Dressed to impress, I sauntered into the […]
Can Faith Overcome Fear? (with FREE Printable!)
There it is looming in front of you; that mountain that seems impossible to move. Forget moving that daunting thing, you would settle for a way around it or through it, basically any way to make this road seem not so rocky. Maybe then this burden would feel bearable and life might stand a chance at returning […]
5 Prayers for the Special Needs Child
The moment a child is diagnosed as special needs is a moment a parent will always remember. For me, I remember the room, my rapid heart-beat, the knot in the pit of my stomach, and not being able to breathe. In that moment, time stood still as tears slipped uncontrollably down my face. I remember […]
To The Mom Who Has Lost Faith
A Confession I have spent most of the last three days crying. We found out Wednesday that our mortgage is going up, and I am not sure how we are going to pay it. I have slept very little since our new baby came in December and it is catching up with me quickly. My […]
6 Ways to Stress Less as a Mom
I am that mom. You know the one that shows up at least ten minutes late to an event, and who rolls in on two wheels because she’s in a hurry. You know the mom who always seems out of breath because she is literally running from one thing to the next. You know the […]
6 Prayers for the Stubborn Child’s Heart
Shepherding the stubborn child can be a road filled with frustration, tears, and parenting battles. Personally, I never thought that my three-year old would test my patience at every opportunity and we would lock horns at such a young age. Like many parents, raising a stubborn, strong-willed child took me by surprise, and I had […]
The Hope Cycle
Today’s Scripture: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people— the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in […]