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!
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!
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 …
Lacking Patience? 5 ways to deal with stress better
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.
My preschooler drives me crazy! 10 things she needs to hear
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.
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!
Why can’t I stop yelling? aka mama has a short fuse
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
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)
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!
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.
How to find God’s peace amidst your scary
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
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!
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! …
9 ways to become a better mom and conquer messy emotions
Is it actually possible to become a better mom when kids are constantly underfoot? You know those times when you feel all pressed in? Ahh, summertime! Ya loved it as a kid; not so much as a mama. Kids underfoot all day means constant feedings, fightings, and fraying of (mom’s) nerves. Water gun fights, ice cream, and sticky floors. Laundry …
How to disconnect and enjoy your kids this summer
How to disconnect and enjoy your kids this summer; Practicing the art of family connections, communication, and solid parenting involvement.
How to get your senior citizen discount without asking
Ever been accused of being a senior citizen – before you were one? Here’s how to get your senior citizen discount without asking. (Some people are bitter.) Musings of a 50-something in denial. Game on, patronizing world – you have met your match.