Certain times of the year lend to evaluation and the inevitable urge to be rid of clutter and whatever bogs us down. The Christmas season means more events, extra to-dos (baking, shopping, traveling), and yet, I long to take time to purge excess stuff - both in the house, and in my ... Read More about Making room for new things with an end-of-the year purge
When God Entered My Manger Heart
I remember a Thanksgiving weekend about five years ago. Externally all the trimmings were as they should be. We went to my mother-in-law's home, bringing the well-prepared side dish and our cheery holiday faces. The uneventful day passed pleasantly with our extended family. Something else was ... Read More about When God Entered My Manger Heart
You never have to do your mothering alone
Years ago we moved to a new town. My husband's mom had moved a few years prior. I was pregnant with our first son, and we were about to apply to become foster parents for a child in our extended family. My mothering journey was going to start by jumping into the deep end of the pool! While I had ... Read More about You never have to do your mothering alone
How to Avoid Holiday Burnout This Year
Believe it or not, we are in the thick of it. The holiday season snuck up and then sprung out of nowhere this year. On one hand, like you, I cherish November and December - the traditions, time with family, a deeper focus on Jesus and gratitude. On the other hand, I dread the work, the extra ... Read More about How to Avoid Holiday Burnout This Year
You Can’t Do It All … So Do What Matters Most
A question was posted in a group this week - addressing the leader who has five children, writes, and runs a huge, engaged Facebook group, among other things. The person asked: "How do you do it all?" Have you ever asked someone that? Maybe the thought simply crept across the recesses of your ... Read More about You Can’t Do It All … So Do What Matters Most
Releasing Mom Guilt and Finding God’s Love
My firstborn son resisted coming into the world. Two weeks after his due date, I had re-fluffed the nursery, formatted the announcements, and attempted to distract myself with all sorts of trivial tasks to keep my mind off the wait. We arrived at the hospital to have labor induced at 6:30 pm on ... Read More about Releasing Mom Guilt and Finding God’s Love
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