“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 Hey Mama, If you’re reading this through tired eyes and with a heart that feels heavy, know this: You are not alone! That pile of laundry threatening to take over the house, the dishes in the …
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.”— Psalm 127:3–5 (NIV) A Holy Calling in the Everyday If you’re a stay-at-home mom, chances are your days feel …
I had my fourth baby 11 days ago… what a blessing, I know! But, postpartum is kicking my butt this time around. Between having a really tough labor and delivery and three other children already in addition to my newborn, I’ve been kind of a mess. Having been through postpartum before, I realize it won’t …
Self-care. It’s something we hear about quite a bit these days, especially within the mom community. Google defines self-care as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress,” and self-care is surely important—especially for us mamas who give so much of ourselves to …
Hello to my fellow IVF warrior! Sounds kind of silly to be called an “IVF warrior” right? But anyone who has gone through it knows that the name is quite fitting. Going through IVF takes strength, endurance, perseverance, and commitment. While preparing for an upcoming IVF cycle is one of the most exciting things for …
Spoiler alert: I love poems. I love reading them, I love writing them, and I love sharing them! The Lord gave me these poems as prayers of blessing for the sons and daughters in our lives, and I hope you love them as much as I do. Boy Version Dear God,Please bless this child and …
For the Lord has comforted his peopleand will have compassion on them in their suffering.—Isaiah 49:13 (NLT) The Lord will comfort Israel againand have pity on her ruins.Her desert will blossom like Eden,her barren wilderness like the garden of the Lord.—Isaiah 51:3 (NLT) Grief doesn’t feel good. It is debilitating and all-consuming while in the …
Being a mama is hard work and definitely not for the faint of heart! If you are in need of some encouragement in the midst of all your mama duties, I hope this poem will remind you of just how important YOU are—to your kids and to your Heavenly Father. Dirty dishes, crumbs on the …
Would you think it was weird if I told you that I’m kind of obsessed with children’s Bibles? I hope not, because I am! “Why?” you may ask—because having one or more really well-done children’s Bibles is one of the absolute best ways to get our kids interested in God’s word! It is never too …
Let’s be honest—sometimes when our kids are wanting or needing something from us when we’re trying to get something done or we’re hoping for a momming-break, it feels pretty, well, inconvenient. Like when we’re trying to prep for dinner and someone is wanting help with their homework. Or when it’s bedtime and we’ve tucked them …
