I’ve written about feeling overwhelmed, and many of you shared your own experiences with the same types of emotions. But what about when the feelings go deeper? Have you ever locked…
Faith
I Gave Up on Trying to Be Superwoman
Recently, I was at a mom’s get-together. I don’t remember what we were talking about but, in the middle of the conversation, one of the moms said sheepishly, “Well, actually…
Sanity in the Storm
Lately my biggest issue is that I think I’m losing my mind. You might think that should be considered of paramount importance, but I think it was bound to happen–I…
Your Child Can Beat Fear, So Can You Mom
It is becoming more and more obvious that our children are being plagued by an insidious enemy. We are struggling to fight back, as we are feeling it ourselves. If…
The God Who Always Is
Have you ever met someone who always seems to be changing? They change jobs more often than you can keep count. They rotate hair colors every season. Rearranging furniture and…
A Woman of Style and Substance?
About a year ago I started receiving a magazine “for women of style and substance.” I think that might be code for women over 40. Although I’m over 40 and…
Mama, God Sees You In Your Overwhelm
If you could see me right now, things look a little different than they do on my Instagram account. I’ve been wearing the same hoodie for the last two…
Let’s Talk About Race
There are a few topics that when brought up at the dinner table can bring some automatic tension. And race is definitely one of them. But I would argue…
God Not Google
Where do you immediately turn when you need help? In this digital age, many of us grab our phone or computer. We quickly Google a question to find out the…
28 Ways to Connect with God
We’ve all been there: those “I Know This Is My Quiet Time But My Brain/To-Do List/Kid Feels Very LOUD” moments. There’s that desire… which on days like these, can start…