Honest Moments – Jesus is Better Than Coffee

  In today’s Honest Moments – Jesus is Better than Coffee, I’m talking about exhaustion in motherhood. I was not a coffee drinker until I had my second son. Being up with a newborn was one thing. It was adding a two-year-old to the mix that complicated my sleep patterns. I’ve heard the “experts” say that for every hour of sleep you lose, you have to sleep two hours to make it up. I’m about six years behind. Some days…

Honest Moments about Messes

I am joining Keri from Living in this Season for a special series. Keri is a stay-at-home mom with three little ones.  She has two little boys and a brand new baby girl!  She writes about motherhood, fun activities, recipes, and DIY projects! Every Monday we are going to be sharing. Today we are sharing honest moments about messes. Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook would say that life is perfect.  Everyone is always smiling.  The house is neatly decorated.  Families never…

Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret

I have been reading as much as I can about China lately (Obviously!) and I decided I also wanted to read about missionaries to China.  Who better to start with than Hudson Taylor?  The book “Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret,” was already in my possession and even though I’ve read it before, I decided to read it again.  While re-reading, I discovered some very exciting truths about God and abiding while reading through his life. I HIGHLY recommend this book!  You can find…

How to Rest and Not Rush

How to Rest and Not Rush Rush, rush, rush… We could be rushing around for the doctor’s appointment, only to wait in the waiting room.Rushing around getting the kids ready, only to wait on your husband.We’re rushing around, speeding, only to get stopped at a light. One summer in college my uncle got me a job working for the state. I worked for the State Treasurer’s office, in the Unclaimed Property department. Not exactly exciting things happening there, but it…