This strange time is one part of motherhood that we, as mothers, will never forget. Constantly juggling our children’s behavior, school work, desires and needs with the ever-changing social requirements, is a daunting task – a task that may …
On Hurt and Hope
Without the hope of change, we’ll rob ourselves of something to fight for. I know it’s hard to even fathom that there’s a light at the end, that we’ll escape the hatred of racism and the sneaky oppression of …
Unprecedented Ministry
We’ve all heard it. During the spring of 2020 more than ever. Unprecedented. This word doesn’t roll off the tongue; it’s easy to misspell, and it has nearly as many syllables as required feet for safe social distancing. COVID-19 …
Raising Helpful Kids
While making dinner the other day, I noticed our 2-year-old setting silverware out on the table. Although I never taught her how to do this, it didn’t surprise me, since she loves mimicking her big sister. And big sister …
Love Letter
Dear MOPS, I am retiring as a MOPS coach this year, wrapping up over a decade of MOPS. It is time. But before I go, I need to write this letter. For MOPS has made me a better mother, …
Let’s Get Real: Imperfection Is the New Perfection
We live in a time where online is king and we can pretty much order anything we need at the touch of our finger tips. Most of us have shelter, technology, ongoing Amazon orders to keep the kids busy (sure, …
Calling Out: Prayers During Quarantine
Let me be steadfast for those around me, a source of stability in these troubled times. Anchor me to Your hope and Your love so that I can pull others into Your calm. Today I pray for those …
The Passover Quarantine
This is an unprecedented time for all of us, and this week as I was talking with God, there were three things that he brought to mind. We are currently in the Easter season, but the interesting thing that happens …
The 3 Things You Need to Make That New Habit Stick
I swirled purple paint around the middle of the ceramic plate, wondering how I was ever going to display this enormous dish. My husband sat across the worktable, thoughtfully brushing blue onto his mug. Painting pottery was something he had …