Happy Mother's Day to all of you who are moms! I hope you experience a giant glimpse of how cherished you are by those you love!
Whether you're a mom or not, it's a blessing to have days when we taste the beautiful love that God has for us.
God knows how you and I wrestle with how we see ...
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Dealing with Roadblocks
Last Saturday my friend Libby and I hopped in the car and headed to her church. Boxes of my books were in the backseat, and I was looking forward to speaking and sharing Becoming A Peaceful Mom. She was eager to gather with the others who helped organize the event to finish last-minute details. ...
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When We’re More Focused on Next than Now
I spend a lot of time focused on NEXT rather than NOW. My thoughts are toward the next thing that I need to do: When I finish this, I'll begin that.
After I drop her off, I need to run to the grocery store because we're out of bread.
While he's with the tutor, I'll finish making those calls.
I ...
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The Power of a Smile
Picture this. Your child or husband glances your way or walks in the door—and smiles just at you. It's a moment, fleeting yet formative. We love our family most, so it makes sense that their smiles are of greatest value to us. So, this means that our smile is of greatest value to them.
It's a ...
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Becoming Faith Strong
I have that upper arm flabby skin that when I wave, the lower skin has its own wave going on. Ugh! I know the solution is exercise. I lift weights occasionally, and I'm a wimp when it comes to push-ups. Ahhh, if only such hard work wasn't required!
I wonder if sometimes we approach growing in ...
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Perspective for Your Right-Now Season
“They grow up so fast.” Whenever someone said this to me, I paused for a second, thinking, I should probably appreciate her well-intended words. But silently I reacted, Right now, it’s not going fast enough. Days can be long. Hard seasons feel endless.
Mothers on the other side of our current ...
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A Prayer As We Begin The Year
Holy God, You are good, always. You love me with a steadfast, everlasting love. Your mercies toward me are new every morning. Again, I experienced this with you every day of this past year. Thank you.
Thank you for laughter and fun, for stretching and growth, for challenges and accomplishments, for ...
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In Hard Times, Surprised by Peace
As I turned the calendar page to December, I packed for a quick trip to see my Mom in South Carolina. Christmas decorating, shopping, and baking would need to wait until I returned to Houston. My birthday would fall within our visit, so I was particularly grateful for the timing of this trip. My ...
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Surrender Is A Strength
Today I'm sharing a little piece from my book—and a day in my life—with you . . .
One afternoon I was overwhelmed by my inadequacies, discouraged by my seeming failures as a mom, and exhausted physically and emotionally. I collapsed to the sofa crying and vented: God, I am so frustrated! Nothing ...
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When We Encourage Our Child
My children never said, "Mom, I need you to encourage me." In fact, there were times when I did encourage a child, and he would say, "You're just saying that because you're my mom." Well, I was saying it because I'm his mom. And I meant every word.
"I have sent him to you for this very purpose . . ...
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Gaining a Child’s Respect
A few years back I asked Mom what she remembers of the hard parts of raising my 3 brothers and me. She didn't hesitate and said, "Y'all are wonderful. I couldn't be prouder. I only have good memories of each one of you."
It wasn't the answer I expected. Her memories of me are better than my ...
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God Sees Beautiful In You
Momma Friend, There is only one YOU.
You and your child are a match made in heaven.
God gave your child YOU. God sees beautiful in you.
He knows the mom we can be today and continue to become—as we depend on him. We can be his vessels to reflect his love and character. The more we invite God into ...
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