How often would you say that you spend quality 1-on-1 time with your kids? For a lot of us, it may be a lot less than we’d like to admit….
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Momma Magic
Lately, I’ve often felt stressed out, overwhelmed, and weary in the struggle to stay connected with my kids, meet all their needs, and hold each detail of our family’s world…
Family Ideas to Nurture Gratitude and Giving this December
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (ESV) It’s beginning to…
Six Ways to Tackle Struggles
The flailing and crying originated from the first of my two grocery carts. The front buggy housed my four children and the second contained my groceries. My one-year-old’s tantrum reached…
The Working Mom When Something’s Not Working: What Do We Do?
As I was writing and researching the Life Ready Woman Bible Study, one of the truths that most impacted me was just how much we modern women have bought into…
The Kindergarten Jitters
In two weeks, we will have a kindergartner. Honestly, even as I typed that I can hardly believe it. Where did my little boy go? The one that…
The “I Am Too Busy” MOMents Respite List
So … how many plates do you have spinning in the air right now? Back-to-school supplies, back-to-school paperwork, carpool, after-school activities, school clothing buying, snack planning, meal planning, fall sporting…
Prayer is the Key
Prayer is so important on this faith walk journey. It’s how we communicate with God. I firmly believe that prayer is the catalyst for change and the movement of God….
A Back-to-School Prayer
The contents of the letter surprised me. Perhaps shocked is a better word. It was the beginning of August and every afternoon my soon-to-be first-grade son and I raced to…
The Power of the Tongue
“When I try to correct my four-year-old daughter, she tells me, ‘Mommy, you hurt my heart.’” I was speaking to a moms’ group on how to train for good behavior…