It’s funny the things that well up inside you after experiencing loss of any kind. You begin to look at things through a different lens and you rarely take things for granted. But why does it take tragedy to see the beauty in simple things?
Read moreTag: motherhood
Dandelion Bouquets
Oh how thankful I am for grubby little boy hands filled with clumps of wilting dandelions. The Stargazer Lily Of all flowers Reigns supreme On my list * Not for its beauty But for its
Read moreI Blame the Kale
Zephaniah 3:17 – The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over
Read moreWeary
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. (Isaiah 40:28
Read moreSometimes a Heart Needs to Thaw (Motherhood Resented)
Once upon a time, I had only three goals. (1) Become a teacher. (2) Become a wife and mother. (3) Become a missionary. I never bothered to prioritize. Any order in which the Lord allowed
Read moreWhen Should Kids Receive Awards? By Sue Badeau
With summer days ticking away and school days on the horizon, this is a great time to share Sue Badeau’s article about how to really encourage, praise, and award your kids. And, as the mother of 22 kids, Sue should know!
Read moreMommy Goals for 2014, by Angela Mackey
During this time of the year I can’t help but think back over the year and try to remember. I try to see the growth and remember the milestones. It is marked in jeans that
Read moreWhen You’re Tired of Cleaning Up the Mess
Motherhood has surprised me. I never imagined how much I would love to feel a tiny hand in mine, or how I would thrill when they want me—and only me. I never realized how each
Read moreThe One Thing You Need to Know When Your Life Feels Small
by, Alicia Bruxvoort I spotted it the moment I stepped out of the shower: a small blue footprint on the crisp white tile. My stomach twisted at the sight. Because every mom knows where there
Read moreFrom a Distance: Getting to the Heart of Abortion
It’s 6am and morning’s earliest light sneaks through the blinds. The warm, pink bundle stretches, then snuggles closer, deciding that cuddling in grandma’s arms is better than waking up. I look into her soft, innocent face and thank God for His goodness. New life—what a precious gift!
Read more