Hymns for Motherhood – Great Faithfulness

Great is Thy Faithfulness The theme of faithfulness has woven into my life this year.  My One Little Word is “Faithful.” Although I wanted to be more faithful to God and His Word, God has stepped out into the light and shown me His Faithfulness. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee, Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not, As Thou hast been,Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is…

Hymns for Motherhood – Jesus Loves Me

Jesus Loves Me One of the first hymns we learn as children is Jesus Loves Me.  As I have grown older, this song means so much more to me. The truth in these 41 words ring truer now that I have walked with Him for over 20 years. I sang this song to my two daughters as I took turns rocking them to sleep at nap time today.  I sang it slow and lingered on the words. Jesus loves me, this I…

Mother’s Day 2015

To all the mothers…. You are a mother, dear friend, if you have ever…. loved a child (no matter the DNA). prayed for a child (no matter the relation). mentored a child (no matter the season). You are a mother, even if you have never birthed or adopted a child.  If you have a child you know, pray for, love on, and mentor – you are a mother.  Those children down the street – they need you.  Those children in…

Hymns for Motherhood – The Sparrow

His Eye is On the Sparrow Fear sees….loneliness. Faith sees….friendship. Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come, Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He: Jesus is our friend.  He sees our needs.  We can talk to Him, tell Him our fears. He listens and His Word is there to give us comfort, advice, and encouragement.  His Spirit lives inside of our souls to…