Ever since I started back to work, it felt like my husband and I were roommates. He went to work at 7:30 in the morning and took classes over his lunch hour. When he came home at five o’clock, I was already at work. We fell into the trap of not making our marriage a priority, over time our relationship began to crack. Suddenly things I used to find so cute about him became annoyances. When I growled at him for the way he chewed his food, we knew it was time to review our marriage life. We knew we …
A Resource for When Mom Feels Overwhelmed
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the chaos of motherhood? By the never-ending basket of dirty laundry or sink full of dishes? I certainly have…more times than I’d like to admit. That’s why I wrote the book, Searching for Sanity: 52 Insights from the Parents of the Bible. This devotional takes a look at the parents of the Bible: both the good and the bad and seeks to learn from the One who invented parenthood. Here is the book trailer. So today, moms, if you are feeling overwhelmed…if you’re wondering where to turn for parenting advice…I would be honored if you …
SATURDAY KIDZ
What’s 27 years old and still building kids for the kingdom? On the left – my children when they were 3 and 5. Above, is that little girl’s son; our grandson. AND, we’re still using Kidz Time, an easy, fun devotional activity to teach them about God. Rather than despair over the command to “train up a child in the way he will go,” follow these simple Kidz Time Tips when sharing Jesus wi your children in the word of God. Following is a KIDZ TIME devotional you can do with your children. Print the lamb (or enlarge it first), …
Prayer Journals for the Whole Family
As we neared the end of our usual bed time routine of tucking kids in, reading stories, tucking kids back in, getting drinks, and finally tucking kids back into bed again–it was time to pray. As I asked my youngest what she wanted to pray for, Tori Grace responded in her 5 year-old wisdom, “It doesn’t matter mama, you can pray for me.” Shocked, I said a simple prayer and tucked her in (fingers crossed she would stay in bed) before letting my imagination get away from me. No sane mom could have let this unexpected grenade comment go. Pictures …
Praying God’s Word for Your Life Give-Away
Which of these situations resonate with you? ___ I have too much to do ___ I can’t figure out how to achieve “balance” in my life ___ Life’s trials feel overwhelming sometimes ___ I wish I felt closer to God ___ I don’t understand God ___ I’m in the midst of a conflict with someone I care about ___ I worry about my kids ___ I feel inadequate ___ My husband and I aren’t “on the same page” ___ I want to use my time and talents for God’s glory ___ We’re struggling financially ___ I feel broken ___ …
3 Smart Moves to Start Your Day
Smart Move 1: Get on Your Knees with Your Bible Open Before You. Not only will this smart move keep you limber, it will also open your mind to an outside help and source: God. Bow before Him. Acknowledge to your Heavenly Father, “I love You and want to live for You today.” Pray, “Fill me with Your Spirit and mind.” Place your little one on the floor beside you. It will teach them the smart move of starting their day in prayer before God. Smart Move 2: Turn on Christian Music. You’re making a wise choice when you …
RENEWED: An Interview with Lucille Zimmerman + Monday M.O.M. Link-Up!
Overwhelmed. I’ve been speaking to women’s groups for more than two decades. And while fashions and American Idols and fad diets have changed over the years, this one thing has remained constant: When I ask women what they struggle with, day in and day out, their #1 answer is “I feel so overwhelmed!” So I fell in love with Lucille Zimmerman’s new book the moment I laid eyes on the cover. Renewed. Ahhhh…what an invitation! I spent two weeks enjoying Lucille’s stories, Biblical insights, and practical wisdom as I savored (and stuck Post-It Notes all over!) a chapter a day. …
We’re all in this together – A GIVEAWAY
*Don’t miss the giveaway at the end of this post. There are many ways to enter! I had a conversation with a mom a while ago that really made me think. She was worried about her two-year-old, who had become a picky eater. Frustrated with the meal-time battles and the fact that her toddler had just learned to say the word no, this mom threw her hands up and said, “My husband and I decided we’re failing as parents.” It broke my heart. Anybody who has had a two-year-old knows that these types of battles are totally normal. I understood …
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