How Does a Weary Mom Find Bravery?
If you are a Mom, you have faced fear. Even the fiercest of us unravel when a new life is placed in our arms and the reality of his or her utter dependence upon us sinks in. In that moment we want nothing more…
Parenting Bravely
It is our goal to parent out of holy confidence rather than out of fear. Whether parenting typical children with their own set of unique needs and an unsteady world around them or parenting a child with special needs and/or through adoption, it is not an easy journey. Join me for insight and encouragement for your parenting journey.
Would You Be Brave Enough to Share Your Story?
This week, many of our readers are joining Marva and I in our challenge to Wake Up to Gratitude. We had a fantastic response to our email series and this week I am in prayer every day for the women who signed up. I…
Understanding Identity and the Adopted Child: The Effects of Adoption {#ChosenandWorthy}
Sharing stories and messages of hope through the #ChosenandWorthy series has given me the opportunity to share the deeper meaning behind being a beloved child of God. Our identity affects every relationship we currently or will ever have. It affects our purpose and how…
Adoption: What Can I Do to Help?
Last summer I had the joy of talking with Katie for her Happy Playces Podcast. We started out talking busy schedules, sports, and our faith. But moved onto adoption, parenting, grief, tough love, grace, and embracing the broken pieces of our lives as God…
When You Need a Reminder That You Are God’s Child
Maybe you’ve gone your whole life knowing Jesus. Being raised in the church, you gave your life to Him as a child. Maybe you rebelled against Him at one point in your life. Or maybe you didn’t meet Him for the first time until…
A Prayer for Raising Resilient Children
Raising resilient children is one of my top priorities as a mother. In the trenches of motherhood, though, our go-to response to our children, may not be a tool for teaching resiliency. It may just be a tool for survival because life comes at…
