It is an absolute wonder and miracle that any of our first-born children turn out even halfway normal. For where we relax and get the hang of things with children numbers two and on, we were just one unexpected-middle-of-the-night-feeding away from a total and complete panic attack with baby number one. The amount of stress […] Read more…
As HE Fathers Us, So Should We Mother Them: Part One
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” Psalm 32:8 This verse is wonderful news! We don’t have to muster up the know-how for living a godly life…He has provided counsel through His Word and through His own dealings with men […] Read more…
To Mommies Who Are Gifted In Areas That I Am Not: Will You Forgive Me?
You pin your crafts on Pinterest…beautiful and precious works of art that originated from the incredibly creative recesses of your wonderful, crafty brain. You share your deep thoughts on Twitter…convicting and encouraging words that overflow from a heart following hard after Jesus and a mind rooted in God’s Word. You post your parenting wisdom on […] Read more…
Sometimes I Just Need For My Kids To Watch A Movie
God, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, chose that I would exist in this specific moment of history. Who knows what all of His reasons are? But I think that I do know one of them… Movies. God knew how heavily I would rely on movies during the “little years” of parenting. He knew that […] Read more…