Waking Up to New Mercies Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Most of the time I’m not keen on waking up in the morning. In fact, I struggle to get up in the morning and I’m not sure why. Well, I kind of know why. I’m so bad about staying up late. Once my husband and I get the kids into bed (which feels…
For the Woman Who Never Reads Her Bible Maybe by now you’ve realized by now I’m a big proponent of “quiet time.” Let me clarify: I do not mean the time when life is quiet in volume or when our hearts feel at perfect peace. What I’m talking about has little do with our circumstances and has everything to do with the state of our hearts. My life is crazy. Anyone who sees and looks in can see it. A…
How the Psalms Are a Place of Comfort The moment I realized I needed more than a sentiment was the time I laid in bed cried. The tears were literally soaking my pillow. The next morning massacre marked the white cotton. Good vibes, simple prayers, and love from those around me couldn’t solve the hopelessness I felt deep inside my soul. Have you ever felt this way? Overwhelmed with anxiety you literally struggled to breathe? Deep in the pit of…
Why Relationships Matter More Than Our To-Do List When my children ran across the road, I was shamed into believing I was a bad mother. As I ushered my kids into the grocery store, I was constantly aware of the subtle glances I saw coming from onlookers. I have a lot of children. I know. Five children is a lot and often I fall into the trap of self-doubt. Did we make a mistake? Am I enough for each one…