How to rely on God's strength

Depending on His Strength

“We humans have no idea what His plans are and what is in His heart. So, we need only and daily the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives.” Today we continue in our 1 Corinthians series, Victorious in …

Choosing to forgive my mom, Mother's Day

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 …

single mom how to pray for children

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, …

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Victorious in Motherhood

“How do we live this truth out? Stay humble before the Lord. Boast in Him. Anything good that comes out of us is because of God.” God is the Victorious One who willingly works in and through us. We can …

Expectations as a new mom

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 …

Equip your children to recognize false ideas and hold fast to God’s truth

How to Help Your Child Think Biblically

“The culture around us puts many good things around us, but a lot of times we let them crowd out the most important thing—helping our kids seek God through His Word.” Elizabeth Urbanowicz, CEO of Foundation Worldview, helps us as …

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 …

How to stop comparing yourself to other moms

Walk Free of Mom Guilt

“We really can walk free of mom guilt. We can take anything we are struggling with to the Lord.” Bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood, Emily Jensen, shares about the freedom that is found in Christ when we …

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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 …

God’s Grace in an Unforgiving World

“I realize how frail the flesh can be, how strong temptation can be. The fact that God would not only forgive me, but choose to use me is a daily reminder of His grace.” Today’s special guest is Max Lucado. …