An unhealthy fear of God is exactly what the enemy wants for us. But God wants us to bask in His love, which we uncover in His Word. It changes everything.
War Room Prayers for Strong-Willed Children
Do you ever wonder what to say in your prayers for strong-willed children? Defeated, I sat on the kitchen floor in a pile of tears. Our day, which was supposed to be a fun time together, was reduced to tantrums, yelling, and lots of tears. Yet if I am honest, I recognize that this place of frustration and heartbreak is …
Make family prayer central in 3 simple ways
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 …
Seeking God’s will for your life and how to find it
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 …
Praying for your husband’s workplace in 5 focused areas
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!
5 wisdom verses to pray for decision making
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 …
A powerful prayer for Christian parents to rear godly children
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.
Daily Encouragement: 3 “joy sparks” to revive your spirit
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. 🙂
How to counteract anxiety with Scripture prayer
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 …
Struggling with hardships? 5 ways to be thankful as you wait
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! …
How prayer helps moms regain their identity
How prayer helps moms regain their identity. Struggling with comparison, inadequacy, or worry? Encouragement on your identity in Christ + a quick win!
Does God hear my prayers? Proof from 5 reassuring verses
5 reassuring verses that God hears your prayers. Scripture encouragement for the overwhelmed, stressed-out, or desperate mom. Including Scripture prayers.
Join the Couch to Knee Prayer Challenge
Start your own personal 30-day Couch to Knee (C2K) Prayer Challenge and deepen your prayer life today! Scripture prayers, prayer prompts, and knee prayer.
A prayer challenge busy moms can sink their teeth into
A prayer challenge busy moms can sink their teeth into Hi mom! How are you doing this summer? Are you a bit overwhelmed with all the popsicle spills and water gun fights? Having a bit of trouble responding gracefully? Are the kids flipping your switch 25 times just by lunch time? I have something special for you. …
6 truths you need to know about war room
Here are 6 truths you need to know about your war room when you are discouraged because it’s not working. For moms struggling with space, time, or answers.
One simple acrostic to improve your prayer life now
How are you doing with your prayer life, mom? Do you find the wheels spinning when you sit down to pray for five or 10 minutes? Are you distracted, thinking of other things? Or do you stare at the four walls, wondering what it is you should pray about? Here is a simple acrostic to help keep you on track and it’s so easy to remember, you’re not going to ever forget it!
How to make time for a consistent prayer life
Beginning today, for the next three Mondays in a row, I’ll be doing a prayer series designed to help pattern your daily time with the Lord! We moms have a way of charging through our day lickity split from the moment our feet hit the floor.Come on, admit it – how many times have you thought to yourself, “I don’t have time for prayer!” Here are 4 simple tips for finding time to enrich your prayer life.