Printable Prayers for Your Children

The other day I had a small little victory. My oldest daughter, who is five years old, spilled her milk at the table. It was an accident, but when she did it, she was trying to fight with her younger brother. He was bothering her at the breakfast table and she thought she would just push his highchair away from the table. Instead, her milk spilled all over her, the chair, and the floor. Immediately I could feel the frustration…

How to Avoid Drudgery in Motherhood

The test of the life of a saint is not success, but faithfulness in human life as it actually is. Oct. 21 When our duties weigh us down, we are tempted to run and hide. Or run away. We dream of the next vacation, but every vacation ends. Our life is not lived like that….our life is lived in teh valley. The valley of habits, routines, and regular bouts with drudgery. How do we avoid drudgery in life?  We don’t. Drudgery…

When Motherhood Leaves Me Empty

When Motherhood Leaves Me Empty As we left the kids with my parents and in-laws (we now have to divide them up since we have five kids), I felt a sense of relief,  like a burden was lifted off of my shoulders. My husband and I were going out of town without the kids. Freedom. We both giggled like newly weds as we drove off. We spent our vacation sleeping in each morning, relaxing by the pool, and talking with…

The Busy Mom’s Guide to a Summer with God

Hi friend! If you are new around here on the blog, welcome! I’m Sarah, and if you need some help with focus and inspiration with Bible study (and going deeper), you’ve found a good place to land. Today, I’d like to share with you some thoughts on how to have a summer with God. A little about me….I’m a momma of five kids (ages 10 and under). Two of my boys spent a year in Christian school (for the first time),…