I stood in the kitchen, crumbs sticking to my feet. My dishes were piling up in the sink. I glanced toward my table, which was sticky with syrup, ketchup, and maybe ranch dressing. The laundry forgotten in the basement and the beds unmade upstairs. They all spoke to me. You are not enough as a…
What is your best yes? As I stood in front of my son, after he had disobeyed me, my first reaction was a quick and instant punishment. He had argued and fussed. Every ounce of me was furious. I was tired. And I was busy. There was no room for grace that day. My heart…
No one really prepared me for motherhood, or the fact that it is a journey. So much has changed since I first wrote the following words (six years actually) and I’m still on a journey. I remember being at the stage where my children were very naughty in public. Motherhood is humbling. And I think…
Do you attend church with kids? A mark of the Spirit is faithfulness (Gal. 5:22-23). We are all called to serve and edify other believers. Our service glorifies our heavenly Father. Serving in church with little ones can be difficult. But attendance can reap so many benefits! To attend church with kids means we must be intentional as well….