I know the feeling of wishing I was as “talented” as others. I would say things in my head like, “I can do that better,” or “If I only had the chance to do…” whatever it was that I felt I should have been doing. The truth is, I am exactly where I need to […]
Archives for November 2017
Trusting God for the Impossible
The Impossible by Joyce Smith portrays a beautiful story of a mother’s faith and resurrection of her 14-years old son. After her son’s accident at Icy Missouri Lake, she thought all was lost, but this was when God stepped in giving her courage to have unwavering faith in Him to trust Him for the impossible. Joyce […]
Should We Trust People When They Betray Us?
Trust is an unusual companion—it’s your buddy one minute and adversary the next. I’ll be sitting quietly on a porch swing admiring the picket fence with a puppy at my heels. Then someone blindsides me and betrays the confidence I had in them. That glorious feeling of contentment fades from view as my heart sinks […]
Fighting the Culture of Entitlement: 4 Ways to Help Our Kids Learn to Put Others Before Themselves
Life is busy. It can be exhausting and overwhelming trying to keep up with the next big thing. As moms, our calendars fill up before we can blink, and that usually means our kids’ do too. It can be tough to see past ourselves and the next appointment on the calendar. It can be tough […]
Fighting Anxiety With Gratitude
Mom, daughter, sister, aunt, wife, entrepreneur, co-worker, ministry leader, friend… We women wear many hats. And the constant juggle between them all puts many demands on our time and focus. With so much competing for our attention, it’s easy to find ourselves being anxious. A job interview… Tension in a marriage… An unexpected financial crisis… […]
