Never in a million years did I ever think I would be a stay-at-home mom with two kids—let alone homeschooling. This season of life has been unexpected, but in many ways, it has been a blessing. I’ve learned more about my kids and what they need educationally, but let me be clear: I do not…
Life rarely unfolds as we plan. As Christians, we navigate challenges in marriage, family, work, and ministry—often wondering why God allows trials to come our way. But what if we could shift our perspective? What if, like Habakkuk, we could move from doubt to faith — choosing to trust God in hard times and rejoice even when the outcome isn’t…
Creating a peaceful home might sound like a Pinterest-perfect pipe dream, but with a little effort, some sourdough magic, and a lot of God’s grace, it’s totally doable—even when chaos strikes (like that flour spill on Christmas Eve). A peaceful rhythm in the home isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating an environment where you and…
Have you ever had someone cut in front of you in line at Walmart or cut you off in traffic? I know I have! Oh, the rage… the anger. I mean, the unmitigated gall of that person! It makes me want to ask them, “Who do you think you are?!” (Insert exasperated sigh here!) But…
Have you ever had a day where the weight of the world seemed to be on your shoulders? The feeling of hopelessness just settles in, and you’re not sure how you’ll make it through the day. I’m here to tell you that prayer makes all the difference in those moments. While answers may not come…
Have you ever been at a point in your life where, when you prayed, you told the Lord that whatever He asked or told you to do, be it what you wanted or didn’t want, you would still do it? I have. My prayer has always been that I would be submissive to the will…
This past month has been a roller coaster ride for me physically. Never in my life did I think that I would be going through the things that I have. I figured the extent of my troubles would be PCOS, or endometriosis, with a side of normal routine sickness. However, I have learned differently. Yet,…
I’m sure you’ve heard the acronym “WWJD—What Would Jesus Do?”. The phrase came from Rev. Charles Sheldon and his book “In His Steps,” published in 1896. Later, Janie Tinklenberg came up with the acronym. The thought process behind this is for the individual to stop and think just as Jesus would before reacting to a…
Yep! You read that right. This week’s Mid-Week Encouragement post was interrupted. I had a thought in my mind, and then suddenly there was one thing after another that happened. Sure, I had plans. I had plans that were scheduled to be done at specific times. I ended up with a majority finished, but then,…
My thoughts are swirling this week. There have been so many distractions that it has been hard to concentrate. I found myself seeking out a place of solace to go to and have a moment with God. When I would finally get the moment, all I wanted to do was sit in peace. Have you…
