Every mom has a superpower. Yes, indeed they do. Every mother has this incredible ability to determine what her children need and then they need it. The diaper change, the ratty, old puppy blanket, the shoved goldfish from the sofa cushion, the rice separate from the chicken.
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.
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...
“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...
"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...
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...
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...
I often find it difficult to find joy in certain seasons of life. It’s easy to be happy and joyful when everything is going “well” in my life. But as soon as that first storm hits, bam! I’m knocked down my knees again, praying that God will calm the waves or even...
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1 (ESV) Do you need everlasting help today? I often find myself needing help. This help is often needed in the form of dishes, laundry, or other chores that come in overwhelming abundance. Do...
Are you finding it difficult to breathe in this crazy season of life? Perhaps you're burdened by your lists, schedules, and various tasks set before you. I know exactly how you feel! Sometimes, I am so overwhelmed that I struggle to breathe when I need to. I know...