Our Kids and Our Worries
Moms have a tendency to worry about their children – in all seasons of life. I remember when I was a mom to little kids,…
Fear Came to Live at My House Today
Fear came to live at my house this week. Not irrational fear, but reasonable, understandable fear. My son, like so many children, has a form…
Best Mom Award Goes to … (Not Me)
“Mommy! Today was funny hat day! We didn’t wear hats! You forgot the hats!” That’s how my kindergartner and first grader greeted me after school…
How to Stop Worrying
“In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I plead my case to You and watch expectantly.” – Psalm 5:3 I was…
Be Still…and Stop Worry-Praying, Mom
Have you ever struggled to be still in the moment? Psalm 46:10 tells us to “Be still and know that I am God.” I’ve sung…
Peace In The Waiting
We’ve been at the hospital all morning, sitting in a waiting room. Some designer attempted to make the room cheery—speckles of primary colors decorate the…
Wedding Season Is Here… And So Is My Worry
Wedding season is here! I just read in a community magazine that, ages and ages ago, June became the traditional month for weddings because people…
Two Thoughts to Avoid
At each season of my life I’ve found myself falling into two traps–mental traps–which are not helpful. One is the “what if” syndrome and the…