What is hope to you? Hope is many things to me, but in this season of life, it means a rescue. It represents an unburdening of the despair and angst I find myself slipping into all too often.
3 Remedies for Motherhood Rest
Sometimes, we do that in life, don’t we? It’s just so much easier as we reach for the “quick fix” for our doubts and worries. While that may work in the moment, the “quick fixes” can’t dive deep down and sift out the root of our fear and anxieties, our pain and suffering. But God can.
Finding Renewal In Weary Seasons
Renewal is a daily process, a process of continual cultivation. This is a reminder that I need constantly. I struggle with distraction. Do you? If you’re a mom, I’m certain distractions are not new to you. It seems we’re pulled (literally) in every direction possible,...
3 Steps to Reclaim Hope For the Disappointed Heart
I don’t know about you, but I struggle with the weighty emotions that accompany disappointment. We all deal with these feelings daily. For me, it may look like not getting to drink my hot coffee or one of my children eating the last bit of precious chocolate from the...
The Precious Gift of Time
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” -The Fellowship of the Ring by...
Looking Beyond the Present
"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." - Romans 8:18 (ESV) In our present times, it's often difficult to overlook our struggles, our pain, our circumstances. Pain and suffering can...
Growing Gratitude Through Grief During the Holidays
Working your way through the grieving process is difficult, especially during the holiday season. Finding ways to grow gratitude often seems impossible. Whether you’re journeying through grief due to the loss of a loved one, miscarriage, income loss, or other...
The Gift Of Our True Father
I'm so excited to share today's post with you! My friend, Jennifer Elwood, shares some lovely thoughts on enjoying the season with your children. These beautiful thoughts of encouragement come from her book, Counting Up to Christmas. So, sit back, relax, and ponder...
My Favorite Verses On Thanksgiving
November is infamously known as “the month of thanksgiving.” Yes, this is most likely attributed to the fact that the holiday occurs this month. Family and friends gather around the table and voice a few things they’re thankful for on this day. Why spend a mere thirty...
3 Reasons Why I’m Thankful For Motherhood
Do you ever have those days when it’s hard to find thankfulness? Regardless of whether you spend your days at home caring for children or working outside of the home, we all encounter difficult seasons of life. It’s easy to complain, harbor bitterness, or let our...