It’s hard not to battle guilt as a mom. We even feel guilty for not enjoying every single moment with our kids, as if the ability to feel peace and joy while your kids are giving you attitude or simultaneously tossing demands at you is a mark of a good parent. It’s no secret that […]
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How to have faith and strength in hard times: the “even if” factor
This post was written by a friend of mine, Cicely Silva, and originally appeared on her blog, hisguidinglight.blogspot.com. This is an excerpt with a link to finish reading on her blog. Maintaining a strong faith in God despite our circumstances can be very difficult. We get discouraged, confused, angry, feel betrayed, and so many other […]
Breaking free from mom-guilt and the shame of failure
Lately, I’ve let guilt of every sort consume my life. Guilt from being impatient with my kids and not giving enough of myself. Guilt over not giving enough of myself to my spouse, and the constant mistakes I make on a regular basis. Guilt over not being a good daughter, sibling, friend. Guilt over my […]
Does God ever give us more than we can handle?
This morning as I sat in church, I felt the weight of all the ways I have fallen short: as a wife, as a mom, in my devotional life, and so many other things. My kids are home for the summer and they don’t listen to me, but rather spend their energy screaming at each […]
6 ways to leverage social media to grow your ministry
I recently launched the Social Media Evangelism Movement, and I’ve already had a few people want to use the techniques to grow their ministry. It’s not quite the same thing, although there is a bit of crossover, so I decided to write this post which is tailored to people who want to use social media […]
How to have faith when your mountain is huge
Everyone has challenges in their life. Mine is pretty big. Last year in April I was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. The doctor gave me two years to live. I have three kids seven and under, one with autism. Many people look at me and think, well, my problems aren’t that big compared to yours. Please […]
Are you a polite person? 3 levels of kindness found in the Bible
It’s a bit odd for me to write a post like this since I wasn’t always the most, shall we say, socially-aware person. My husband and a close friend of mine brought this to my attention years ago, and I like to think that I’ve learned a little since. The word polite is not the […]
Finding contentment in the midst of suffering
When I first started blogging in 2016, I was on a journey to find more peace and joy in my life. I had received some minor breakthroughs and blogged about it. I even started writing a book. But as I continued to struggle with contentment even though externally I was quite blessed, I stopped writing. […]
13 scriptures to pray in your healing
I am currently fighting stage IV terminal cancer. This has been quite a shock to my family, as I am only 39, I have three kids ages seven and younger, and I’ve always been healthy. I’ve found using the Bible to anchor my soul is a lifesaver. I’m sharing some of the scriptures on healing […]
It’s only a shadow
To you, the subtle shade of twilight with its mystical understatement is merely a time of day. To me, it touches the deepest part of my soul with a whisper of artistry perfected. To you, the ocean’s endless horizon speaks a simple and fresh beauty. To me, it sings eternity’s refrain, reminding me keenly of […]