Recently, I accepted the fact that I was not yet reaching my intended goal and needed to pivot this season and that pivot led to yet another pivot and I feel GREAT about it! Why? Because that is the POWER of the PIVOT!!! When things don't seem to be going as "planned" don’t make it [...]
Tag: Parenting
The Semi-Empty Nest. What’s a Mom to Do?
Do you remember the days when your child moved in and out of wanting to still be a baby and wanting to be a big kid? Sometimes they wanted to crawl up and snuggle you or get your loving care when they got a boo-boo and at times they wanted to begin to take care [...]
Motherhood is Hard AND Wonderful at the Same Time
Motherhood is HARD and WONDERFUL at the Same Time. For some strange reason, our brains like to stay in black-and-white thinking. It likes to see things as either POSITIVE or NEGATIVE, so it can more easily sort through the feelings that come from different experiences. It likes to warn us about potential dangers and also [...]
We Are Called to Love, Not Judge
We are called to LOVE, not JUDGE. Period. Whenever we find ourselves getting frustrated with someone, it's a clear sign that we've momentarily stepped OUT OF THE LOVE ZONE and into the JUDGMENT ZONE. And the reason it feels so irksome is because it was never how we were created to exist. God IS LOVE. [...]
Want to Enjoy True Relationships?
God knows us intimately and we have within us the need to know others intimately, too. It's really something sacred, to be allowed into someone's inner world. It requires vulnerability for both of you. Very often, we have high expectations of those we love. Of course, it's understandable to have some expectations of how they [...]
When Did You Last Dream?
When Did You Last Dream? Did you know that your imagination is a God-given gift to your life? Having the ability to see things inwardly, in your mind or heart that are not YET visible outwardly, is a precious gift! Our dreams are the POWERFUL expression of FAITH. Because our faith is for what we [...]
Are You A Journal Keeper?
I have always loved to write and have kept a journal since I was a child. Above is a pic of some of my recent journals. For many years I've filled notebooks with sermon notes and prayer requests and kept record of many answered prayers. But in recent years I have learned the great importance [...]
Is Motherhood Your Highest Calling?
Over the years I have spoken with many mamas who feel "mom guilt" when they have other interests, desires, and dreams in addition to the high calling of raising their arrows. Why is that? Let's talk about it. I believe it's because we have been taught that if you are a Mama, the calling to [...]
Are You Already Dreading the Holidays?
Thinking about getting through the holidays can bring anxiety and painful thoughts for any of us at certain times in our lives. Maybe this season will be your first time celebrating without a loved one who has passed or as a person who is newly divorced or separated and you are unsure of just how [...]
Are You Addicted to Apologizing?
This is an area in my life that I am currently working on getting better at. The first step is simply gaining greater awareness. Maybe this will help you to be an APOLOGIZING OVERCOMER, too 😉 When someone shows up at the door unexpectedly we respond with, "I'm so sorry. My house is a mess [...]
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