encouragement
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Thorns
“Of such an one will I glory: yet of, myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth; but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to Continue reading
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Compromise
My writing set-up What do you think of when you hear compromise? I don’t know about you but for me compromise seems to have more cons than pros connected to it. When I think of compromise, I think first of the common giving and taking involved in relationships. I’ve taught my children about the concept Continue reading
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Time…
(With all the disclaimers you can think of apply them here) I heard a song called I sit in parks by Kelsea Ballerini about wondering if she missed her chance to have a life with a husband and children. It made me wonder how common this sentiment may be. I know that there’s concern now Continue reading
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Fruit
Follow this thought with me… When a Christian has the Holy Spirit dwelling within them and the presence of the Holy Spirit comes with the fruit of the Holy Spirit then does it make sense to ask for Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, and Temperance? Doesn’t it make more sense to thank Continue reading
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Don’t get your pink back..
If you’re a mom I’m sure you’ve heard a saying that goes something like… it’s time to get your pink back! It’s referring to color change in a flamingo after it has babies. While caring for its young, the mother will have a pale color and then get its pink, vibrant color back when not Continue reading
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The Quiet Life
What if it’s not your lot in life to be the next Elizabeth Elliot, Joan of Arc or Mother Theresa. What if you’re just meant to embrace a quiet life while being diligent with the Father’s business? 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 says,”But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye Continue reading
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A confident mother.
If you’re a living, breathing human woman you’ve experienced moments that filled with anything but confidence. Or maybe you were confident and it turns out you should’ve slowed your roll a bit. Funny story: I didn’t know how to work a diaper with my first born and the peditrician had to teach me why the Continue reading
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Tough Times = Tough Mother?
Tough Times Unless you live under a rock you’ve heard or maybe have witnessed the assassination of Charlie Kirk. A couple of days before his tragic death, there was a stabbing on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail caught on camera as well. The week before that there was a shooting during a school mass at Continue reading
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Free to Fail
Dear Me, Failure is an option in the daily risk of life. Failure is not an identity only an outcome. Failure is a teacher. Start living life boldly with the fear of failure and trying anyway. Without failure, success isn’t so sweet. Maybe you needed that note as well. Continue reading
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An encouragement for the tired mama.
Take the time to… say the prayer.. hug a little longer and give one more kiss.. read the book.. again.. brush your teeth and comb your hair.. play on the floor with your little one.. nap on the couch while the kids watch a movie.. eat a nutritious meal instead of the crust of a Continue reading
The Millennial Mom 