When You Can’t Be Friends With Her

Faith, Friendship

I realized I couldn’t be friends with her the way I wanted, the way I was friends with others…..and I wondered immediately what was wrong with me. I wanted to develop a relationship and connection, but it didn’t happen. I know connection takes time….but I wanted to rush the process. With similar hobbies, interests, life-goals, and temperaments I figured the friendship would grow faster and more naturally. It didn’t. In fact, I realized I probably would never be friends with…

A Playlist for Bible Study

Bible Study Tools, Devotional, Faith, Free Resources

I’m going to share something little bit different today.One of my steps is to find some good music and invest in earbuds. I spend some afternoons writing, reading, and praying. To help eliminate the distractions, I put in some good music and listen while I study. I make sure I’m in a central location, and I do it during nap time (which is quiet time for the older kids). The kids still come and ask me stuff when I have my…

Motherhood: A Golden Key to Balance

Bible Study Tools, Devotional, Friendship, Motherhood

Every mom seeks the elusive Golden Key to Balance.  Daily, inner battles wage as we second-guess discipline, housework, and meal selections.  We juggle careers, interpersonal relationships, and self-care.  The frequent question, “How to get it all done?” lurks in the back of our minds. In our quest for balance, we often lose sight of God’s perspective.  Jesus’ words to frazzled Martha apply to the modern-day wife and mother: “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is…

Psalms to Help You Fall Asleep

Bible Study Tools, Faith, Free Resources, Psalm

Psalms to Help You Fall Asleep Click here to download the FREE printable PDF!  A few months ago I was laying in bed. It was late. Past midnight. I was wide awake, thinking about my life. I mean ALL OF THE THINGS in my life were swirling around in my brain. I tossed. I turned. I ate a Tums. The next thing I knew it was 2 am. I went downstairs to eat a cookie and drink some milk. It didn’t…