Seeking God as a Busy Mama
I’m easily distracted. After cleaning the house for an hour, I look around and wonder what I’ve ever done. I start with the goal of cleaning the kitchen, then…
Less is More: God’s expectations vs the World’s
What does a good mom smell like? When we were in-process to adopt our oldest son, I obsessively cleaned and organized my home. If you’ve been pregnant and experienced…
God Works in the Ordinary: Take Notice of the Mundane Moments
I live a mundane, ordinary life. I’ve had mountaintop experiences - spiritual highs where I’ve been privileged to very visibly see God’s hand at work. But, most of…
Encouragement for the Mom of a Child with Special Needs
My husband came down the stairs to see me in tears. I threw up my hands and yelled “I’m done!” before storming off to the bedroom, leaving my husband to…
How to Build a Christ-Centered Home Full of Love and Truth
Creating a house characterized by love, truth, peace, and joy is one of my foremost goals as a Christian woman. I want to leave a legacy of faith, and I…
Anxiety in Motherhood: Find Grace as You Look to Your Sovereign God
“To be human is to be afraid.” Edward Welch (When I Am Afraid: A step-by-step guide away from fear and anxiety) I’m a mom of two boys, and the…
Making Mom Friends as An Introvert: Biblical Encouragement
As an introvert, making mom friends seems an impossible task. Turns out, I’m not alone. In the Christian Introverted Moms Facebook group, the most common struggle women say they face…
Dear Exhausted Mom: Nighttime Devotional for Mamas of Newborns
"Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God’?" Isaiah 40:27 With a…
A Call to Courage: Encouragement for Mothers
Although I love sharing what God has been teaching me through motherhood, it is important that we seek the wisdom of mothers with older children. Titus 2 encourages older women…
Feeling Overwhelmed Being a Stay at Home Mom? Encouragement and Practical Tips
When we adopted our son, I found myself as a new stay at home mom overwhelmed by motherhood. Tantrums, jet lag, and loneliness all culminated in the perfect storm. Thankfully,…