I truly believe it when the Word says that God is working ALL THINGS together for your GOOD! Yes, even with that painful situation you may be going through right now that you cannot see how that could be possible. None of us are immune to challenging times. But He has made a way for [...]
Category: emotional wellness
Motherhood is a Lifelong Journey
Motherhood is a lifelong journey...there will be ups and downs and the downs don't mean you are failing, they mean you are human. It's the challenging seasons that show us how resilient we are and how faithful God is. My coach always says, "This is the part where you GET to be the Mom." Motherhood [...]
Need a Dose of Dopamine?
How cool is that?! It’s a win-win situation 🙂 Even though I’m an introvert, I always try to compliment the checker at the register or waitress at a restaurant because I figure it might be the only nice thing they hear all day. Obviously, our brain knows when it’s not genuine, so be sincere, but [...]
Your Spouse is Not Your Enemy
Ever find yourself in a difficult season in your marriage? It can be so tempting to see your spouse as your enemy! But you must consistently remind yourself of who the real enemy is and remember that you and your spouse are a team against Satan and his schemes of division! And more importantly, remind [...]
Ever feel embarrassed when your child is having a tantrum? What to do…
Do you find yourself getting flushed and embarrassed when your kid is having a tantrum in a public place? We’ve all been there, Mama! Hang in there! The main reason we feel embarrassed is that we are making it mean something about us! That we must be a bad mom because we can’t control our [...]
What Delights You?
Many have asked me why I decided to nanny after my own children were grown and the primary reason is that little ones truly delight my soul 🤍 Yes, the days are long and the responsibilities many, but I’m so grateful for this pouring out of myself 🤍 It is a sacred privilege I do [...]
Do You Feel Like You Are Failing As A Mom Some Days? Me, too!
Having Compassion for Your Spouse’s Inabilities
Part of marriage (or any relationship for that matter) is understanding that your spouse is not always going to be running at full capacity. Life hits us each a little differently and usually when one of you is weak, the other is strong. But sometimes both of you will be feeling weak, and that's ok, [...]
Our Children Are Not Responsible For Our Feelings
Our children are not responsible for our feelings. Neither is anyone else for that matter. We create our feelings every single day with our own thoughts. Sometimes we say, "Well, they said ______________ and THAT made me feel ___________________." But in reality, nobody has the power to make us feel anything but us. We get [...]
Curiosity is My New Favorite Emotion!
Curiosity is becoming my new FAVORITE emotion! It’s such a mindset SHIFTER because it immediately takes the focus off of YOU & puts it on the other person! Your brain begins to ask questions like, “I wonder what’s going on with them?” And, “I wonder what they must be feeling to make them say that [...]
~JENNY RIEFLIN MINISTRIES~ 