Why Comparison Steals Contentment The moment I first saw her picture on Instagram I was jealous. Her photos were flawless, she had perfect hair, well-behaved children, and a stunning wardrobe. Secretly I watched her from afar. Her life seemed so much more beautiful than mine. The moment I opened the app on my phone I would type her name in the search bar. Scrolling through the most recent pictures I clicked on the captions. Even her words were more beautiful…
Everyday my daughter asks me if it is fall. Is today fall? She says. The boys say no. I say “almost’ and she is so confused with the change of sessions. I tell her the seasons are not definite. Fall is when the leaves turn colors and the air gets a little colder. It is September and today it is 80-90 degrees outside. So it definitely doesn’t feel like fall, but pumpkin spice lattes are everywhere and the change in…
How to Have Confidence My sweet little girl has all of the confidence in the world. In fact, she struts around the house in her mermaid costume like she owns the place. She fixes her breakfast and lunch with such pride. Her confidence is amazing. Where is my confidence? Paul warns in Philippians that confidence from the flesh is not of God. This means when we try to have confidence in our own abilities or accomplishments. The Holy Spirit has put a new purpose…
Free Printable Prayer Journal Prayer has become my lifeline in the mornings. It is a way for me to become centered and concentrate on God. And I am so not worthy of such an honor. The God of heaven, who sits on His majestic throne with hosts of angels surrounding Him, singing praises to Him, and still He listens to my prayers?! Isn’t that amazing? I can’t even imagine such an honor. Sometimes I sound like whining child, but really…