Motherhood: A Golden Key to Balance

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…

God is Our Ultimate Joy and Salvation – Psalm 16

Psalm 16 1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;     I have no good apart from you.” 3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,     in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;     their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out     or take their names on my lips. 5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;     you hold my lot. 6 The lines have…

Free 5-Minute Devotionals

Are you stuck in your Bible reading? Do you find yourself not knowing where to begin? Is Bible study overwhelming?  I want to offer some FREE 5-minute devotionals for you. The topics range from prayer life to living in the darkness. The Lord places topics on my heart at various times and sometimes I just want to share a few truths with you. Over the last few months I’ve created a packet of free printables to share with you some of my best…

Three Steps to Joy

Joy. Sometimes I fight for her like a warrior. Sometimes I give up and let her go. Joy doesn’t seem to stay, especially during these winter months. So many times I want JOY, but what is the cost? Am I sacrificing the right things? I want joy, so I get up early but then feel tired because I didn’t go to bed early. I try to manipulate my little people – turning on the T.V. or getting games started. But somehow they…