Moms, remain steadfast in prayer, no matter how long the wait for God’s answer may seem. After 25 years of praying for my daughter, I can confidently say, the Lord is faithful to complete the work He begins in our children’s lives. …
No Perfect Mom But a Loving God Who Heals
There was a time when I dreaded Mother’s Day. Every year I went to the store to get a card for my mother. After reading several options I often wondered, who really has a mother like this? I had a …
Victorious in Prayer for the Single Mom
Prayer is a tool that is made mostly of words, but it’s no less a tool than one made of steel. —Eugene Peterson As a parent, especially when our children are young, we expect to basically know what they are doing, …
Mom Expectations vs Christ-focus this Easter
Easter is such a beautiful time of year. The promise of spring, the joy of celebrating Jesus’ resurrection, and the chance to gather with family, fills my heart with gratitude. But if I’m honest, it can also be a time …
Through the Storm: How God Provides
It all started on Wednesday, September 25th after we dropped off our daughter at youth group. It was raining and my husband and I were on our way to grab dinner, when a huge limb hit our car. It sounded like …
Spring Cleaning the Mom-Survival Mindset
Uncovering God’s Strength in Motherhood Motherhood is beautiful, but let’s be honest—it can also feel exhausting, lonely, and overwhelming at times. The days blur together in a cycle of diaper changes, carpool lines, sibling squabbles, and never-ending to-do lists. For …
Inside the College Campus & How We Can Pray
Stepping onto campus for the Collegiate Day of Prayer last year was a first for me. To experience this in person and at my daughter’s alma mater was special. This is a place where God had grown her faith, was …
Victorious in Trusting God With My Son
I was devastated! I had no idea how to respond to the news given to me at a school conference meeting. There were approximately seven school administrators, including my son’s teacher. They told me that my son would never read …
The Identity Crisis of Perfectionism
Guiding Girls to Authenticity & Faith Girls learn from a young age to put their worth in the hands of others. She sat perfectly still and quiet in church while her brother made a fuss? Good girl. Got the highest …
The Victory I Want or the Victory God Wants for Me?
Walking to the mailbox. Hanging clothes outside. When my kids were young, these were destinations that provided mini-escapes from the many demands on me in the house. I loved my kids but… whoa. I was exhausted and often on the …