The problem isn’t the inevitable moments of discomfort; it’s that I am not prepared for them. I have to stop believing that trials are the exception to the rule, when really they’re just part of life. Excerpted from Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday by Valerie Woerner. I never fully appreciated...
Four Prayers Every Mom Needs To Pray
The next time I’m tempted to worry about whether our next paycheck will cover that unexpected medical bill or the higher rent, help me to look at the birds of the air. Help me notice how they don’t reap or gather into barns, because they know You will feed them....
I Am Not a Perfect Mom and My Kids Are Better For It
When I compare my real-life experience as a parent with the online brochures, I can’t help but conclude that I fail constantly and utterly, every single day. I suspect I’m not the only one who has noticed this. by Catherine McNiel, author of Long Days of Small Things I came...
10 Scripture Verses to Encourage Parents
Parents need encouragement daily. So, what is a better way to feel uplifted than to see what God promises for you today? Here are Scripture verses to meditate on when you feel like you are losing control of yourself, your day or your family. Jesus is with you and wants...