Encouragement for Moms of Preschoolers
Biblical encouragement through devotions for moms and faith-based inspiration from one mama to another.
Moms of the Bible Psst! Lean in, because I have a little secret for you: the moms of the Bible were a lot like you and me. Okay, so maybe you’re not blown away by that statement, but sometimes, I am. It’s been easy for me to put these moms on a pedestal and not […] Read more…
Through the flames, past the sandy beach, I saw Him. The white of His robe appeared to float, flickering between the scattered trees and the sparks of the fire. I don’t remember the words that were said, but I do remember seeing Jesus, alive and standing in front of me. A few of my friends […] Read more…
The first time I hit publish, I was in denial. I could barely admit that I’d started a blog to myself, let alone anyone else. But there it was, a bold paragraph of words plainly existing in an online space without a single visitor. Why would an easy thing like publishing a post that no […] Read more…
A Morning of Mistakes Last Friday morning I was definitely a hot mess. It started when my four-year-old, Kai, had trouble with coughing in the night. He and I woke up several times, falling asleep again after hugs and drinks of water. When my husband’s alarm went off at 6:15, I kept on dreaming. I […] Read more…
I’m covered in a soft blanket, sitting next to a warm cup of coffee, listening to nothing but the sound of a clock ticking as my two kids nap. My sweet children are sleeping off their fevers, and we haven’t been healthy in weeks. I’ve lost sleep and peace of mind too. Nothing sounds better […] Read more…
Hi, friends! Today you can find my writing over at (in)courage. I hope you join me there to talk about trusting God when it’s difficult. I should have been thrilled. My husband had just gently told me that he felt called to a new life and ministry, and that it also meant moving across the […] Read more…
My two-year-old daughter, Sylvie, refuses to say the number one. She first learned to count during our games of hide-and-seek by covering her eyes and repeating the number three: “fwee, fwee, FWEE.” Then at Christmas, my sister Amanda taught her to say the number two. There was some serious celebrating! But Sylvie’s discerning sensibilities stopped […] Read more…
The Proverbs 31 Woman Never Made Funny Cooking Mistakes Do you ever read about the Proverbs 31 woman and think, well, how nice for her. Because, here’s my confession: sometimes I do! No offense to this amazing, ideal wife and mother, but I can’t handle how productive and wise and early-rising and kind and profitable […] Read more…
I’m a strong person, or so I think. What I really mean is that I’m a busy mom who tries to go it alone more than I’d care to admit. And just so you know how I’m depending on God halfheartedly at times, I have a story ready for you! This weekend, we had […] Read more…
I’m not always the mom I want to be. I’m a living, breathing, human mom who was once not a mom and still feels like I have a lot of catching up to do. And a lot of laundry to do. I’m not supermom, I don’t have it all together, and I definitely am not […] Read more…
An Experience in Healthy Fear My daughter Sylvie is courageous. But she’s also one-year-old. There have been plenty of times when her courage was actually just plain unsafe. Like the time she started a small fire for me while I was going to the bathroom. She probably wanted me to feel cozy and ready for […] Read more…
In case I haven’t shared this statement enough, FALL IS HERE, and I’m loving it! It’s the season for all things pumpkin, for changing leaves, for scarves, mugs, and apple pie, for bonfires and football and candles. As a country girl, I’m also particularly aware that fall is harvest season, and that this time of […] Read more…
