Loosen Up! Finding Freedom from the Pressure of Perfection
I was in my 30’s and had two small children. A young mom, whom I didn’t know very well, had come to visit. She was…
15 Steps to Take When You Feel Offended
Are you feeling offended or hurt by something that someone else has done to you? Offense is a normal human feeling, and we often unintentionally…
How Can We Teach Our Children to Be Grateful?
Not too long ago a young mom wrote me asking if I could give some suggestions on how she could teach her children to be…
7 Things I Say to God When I Don’t Choose to Wait on Him
I have many personal weaknesses, but I would say that my biggest one by far is that I don’t know when to leave people alone!…
How Can I Teach My Son to Be a Leader?
In the book of Judges, we see that the Lord raised up judges. These judges were men that God called, He gave them His spirit,…
I Met Hazel for Coffee
The other day I met Hazel for coffee. The youngest, most adorable coffee date I have ever had! We met at the local coffee shop….
When a Mother’s Love Is Not Enough: 11 Things We Can Do to Help Our Children Through Trials
As I made my way up and down the aisles in the grocery story, my thoughts were at home with my child who was hurting….
5 Thoughts That Will Help You Teach Your Daughter About Beauty
Often when I talk with moms who have young daughters, they talk about their desire to teach their precious little girls the true meaning of…
Thanksgiving: For the Glory of God
Thanksgiving is upon us! Can you believe that? For many that will mean holiday traditions, decorating, special meals, and family time. As moms, we work…
6 Ways to Pursue Your Children’s Friends
When my children were young, I had an older mom-friend who I loved to watch as she parented her older teens and college-aged children. She…