Do your strong-willed children rest well? (Do pigs fly?) “Please take a nap.” I whispered to my little girl, rubbing her back. She stubbornly crossed her arms while sitting up in bed. Stuffed animals lined the wall, and her brow was furrowed. The special mermaid blanket and purple pillow cocooned her. The sounds of waves from the sound machine played softly. …
Has the reality of motherhood hit you yet? Kids force us into the strangest situations – I once showered my three year old at the County Fair. I know. What a way to begin a guest post. But you know as well as I do if we were sitting around a campfire swapping stories, you would laugh and empathize with …
I’m a wife, mom, and homemaker, but there’s no “just ” about it. Are you ever ashamed to say you’re a housewife? Here’s why you can be proud of your title! (You’ll never believe how much you should actually be paid!)
How to handle tension with the 60-second tension-tamer when feeling emotional stress. Turn anger, anxiety, or discouragement around with this stress buster!
Dear creative mom, you can find time for your passion! Your soul needs room to breathe and carry out your vision. 4 key tips from a mom of 6 that will help!
We all want to make family prayer central, right? We want our kids to grow up praying naturally and feeling the closeness of Jesus. But wanting it and making it happen are two very different things. It’s normal to want our kids to turn to Jesus naturally and to know His comfort. But life is so busy. It’s hard enough …
Are you seeking God’s will for your life? A mom often finds herself in seasons of transition, wondering what to do. Worry over questions like, “How do I rear my child in this phase?”, “Should I homeschool?”, and, “What can I do to help with income” leap to the foreground. So what’s the best way to decide? Seeking God’s will …
Lacking patience? Most moms do, girl. Here’s 5 ways to deal with stress better and and allow stress to be a patience developing tool! Perspective is the key for moms with short tempers.
Is your preschooler driving you nuts? As parents seek balance while fielding questions like, “Why”, and “No” (1 million times a day), here are 10 key phrases to help you keep your cool and forge connections with your child.
Let’s face it, ladies – we worry about our men, and they need prayer in their jobs. This post breaks down how to pray for them. The Enemy seeks to destroy the family any way he can. Let’s build up our husbands in prayer!
Why can’t I stop yelling? Tired of feeling guilty about your temper? Learn how to overcome anger and mommy temper with God’s power. It works!
How to get the most out of Amazon Prime Day & my top 10 picks. If you’re not an Amazon Prime Member, sign up shopping bargains and savings 8/16-8/17.
6 ways God’s powerful grace benefits everyone (not just Christians). What is the difference between common grace and saving grace from Scripture? Get ready to find out!
Wisdom verses. There are specific Scriptures we can pray that point to the answers we seek. I’m so excited to welcome my good friend Deb back to the blog. Deb is like a mentor to me. She’s an inspiring mama, lover of words, God, and people. And one thing I love about her is the wisdom she imparts. In this …
How can we pray when we are full of our own faults? Don’t be discouraged, mom. God has an answer for YOU, and He is patient, loving, and forgiving.
We moms worry about our kids, and sometimes our minds won’t stop – but we can counteract fear with God’s help. Here’s my scary story and how God used it to teach me how to find His peace.
How to find time in the Word; 16 best tips for overwhelmed moms. Bible study doesn’t have to be hard, long, or boring. Any mom can fit time in the Word in her schedule with these simple tips!
For after you’ve yelled at the kids, berated the dog, and cracked your favorite coffee mug slamming it into the kitchen sink (instead of setting it down – you know, because that coffee is COLD now due to the kids, the dog, and the time it took to yell at the kids and the dog). How do I know? Been there. So has my friend, Marva, from SunSparkleShine (who incidentally lived through last fall’s horrendous hurricanes in the BVI). Girlfriend knows a thing or two about joy. 🙂
Learn how to counteract anxiety and function with joy in this amazing post from my good friend Melanie. She and I have been blogger buddies for several years now and we’re both in the same season of life (empty nesters unite)! But no matter your season, every mom experiences anxiety over her children (as well as a million details on …
Are you struggling with hardships? My friend, Nicki, struggled with infertility for years, but through her pain, she learned how to give thanks. Nicki is my special guest on the blog today, and I’m so honored to have her share her wisdom. I know you will enjoy her magnetic, radio personality! This is the first in our Summer Sizzle Series! …
