Friends, it is so tough not to feel afraid as we watch the world’s current events unfold before our eyes. The headlines seem more alarming by the day. I can hardly turn on the news, open a paper or peruse the disturbing headlines without seeing violence, hate and a skewed sense of morality. Where is the love and kindness? Has fear gripped your heart? As a mama, I fight the feeling…
Parents, the greatest battle we can wage for our children is on our knees. Our mini me’s need the shield of protection we provide them through prayer. Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” With school schedules and the busyness of fall in full swing, it is easy to feel overtaken by…
Precious mamas, do you remember when you beheld the face of your newborn daughter in the hospital? Or do you remember when you first welcomed your adopted daughter into her “forever home” with you? There are no words to describe the moment. It was precious and perfect. But then… years pass. Life happens. Mamas, how would you describe the current condition of your mother/daughter relationship? Has it changed in any way?…
Ah, my sweet friends. Does anyone else feel like they ended May with their hair on fire? Whew! I don’t know about you, but my family and I are so thankful summer is here. I have two words for how I felt as the end of school approached – burned out. The funniest and most accurate description of what happens to moms at the end of each school year was written by…