10 Truths for Moms for a New School Year

Bible Study Tools, Devotional, Faith, Motherhood

10 Truths (for Moms) for a New School Year Last week I shared how I’m a new “kindergarten-mom” this year. I am feelings ALL OF THE FEELINGS about not homeschooling and God leading us. Through it all, I’m learning TRUTH will combat the feelings and provide a light. If you are struggling with mom guilt, or loneliness, or a myriad of feelings this school year….. To help, I wrote some truths out for mommies about back-to-school. Whether you homeschool, public…

Four Ways to Study the Bible

Bible Study Tools, Devotional, Faith

Four Ways to Study the Bible This amazing workbook of resources includes these four methods! 1. The JOY Bible Study Method: JUST WRITE IT – Writing out God’s word is perfect excursive when we aren’t “feeling” close to God. It is a great way to get His Word in front of our eyes. We have to pay attention to what we are reading. We slow down and notice words we wouldn’t normally see. OBSERVE WHAT YOU SEE – I would…

What Do We Do When We are Bored with the Bible?

Bible Study Tools, Devotional, Faith

What do we do when we are bored with the Bible?  Do you ever open your Bible to find the words blurring together?  Last week I woke up everyday before the kids and had about 20 minutes to read my Bible, pray, and drink my coffee in peace before the chaos crew climbed out of their sleeping quarters. It was beautiful. It was sweet, until I realized I only did it to check it off. I wasn’t really internalizing the…

6 Feelings I’m Feeling about Back to School

Devotional, Faith, Motherhood, Prayer, Psalm

6 Feelings I’m Feeling about Back to School Last week my two oldest birdies flew.  Maybe not the way I would have pictured life, five years ago, but here I am. A first-time “Kindergarten” mom. Yes, I have a little girl in Kindergarten, but I’m talking about my older boys. The ones who will be in 4th and 2nd grade are my making feel like I’m in a glass case of emotions. I’m the kindergarten mom, who will cry cried buckets…