Be Blessed in the Hot Mess
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…
