Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 NKJV As caretakers of this moment in time, we have the opportunity to share God’s love by praying for …
Nameless & Faceless But Known by God
Sometimes we don’t know who we’re praying for. When my Moms in Prayer (MIP) group prays for the University of New Hampshire, we can’t possibly pray for the 15,000 students by name. So, we pray for them in large groups: …
In Christ Alone: Hope to Carry On
I grew up on a farm in Texas in a Christian household. My parents were very active in church and we became involved by attending youth groups and later teaching Sunday School. I met my husband in college and in …
Dealing with Stress at the End of the School Year
Happy Spring Mamas! Here in Minnesota, spring can be glorious one day, inviting us to dig out our shorts and t-shirts, and the next day we’re back in winter coats. Malachi 3:6 says, “I the LORD do not change.” Here …
God’s Assurance for a Mother’s Heart
Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits. Proverbs 16:24 A tiny chalkboard hangs on the wall in our kitchen next to our snack bar, strategically placed …
Is Distraction Stealing Your Peace & Contentment?
When you’re cleaning the house, making lunches, or even just trying to relax, do you find yourself worrying about something or thinking several steps ahead instead of enjoying what’s in front of you? I know many of us can relate …
Fear Out, Peace In: What Rattlesnakes & Prayer Have in Common
As one of our most popular blogs a couple years ago, we are reposting for those who haven’t read it yet and for those who have, as a reminder that God provides peace; we just need to let it in …
Lessons from Easter in Every Stage of Motherhood
When children are little, the Easter season is such a precious time. Churches host Easter egg hunts on grassy lawns, where tiny hands excitedly reach for colorful eggs. In the Sundays leading up to Easter, palm branches are waved through …
Prayers For a Troubled Child
Dealing with a Bully One night before school, when my oldest son, Grayson, was in kindergarten, he told me about a student who was bullying him and other kids. My son confided in me that he was scared to go …
When The Mountains Don’t Move
The first time I learned about the practice of praying Scripture for my children was at a Bible study when my boys were little. Both my sons had received several diagnoses that kept me busy with their never-ending appointments and …