Few things send me into high stress mode faster than a dilemma I have no ability to resolve or fix. But if the problem involves my children, the anxiety level kicks up several notches. When you watch your child struggle through something, knowing you can’t release the burden from them, it hits you in a place down deep. You can't stop worrying about what may or may not happen, and your mind becomes a battlefield. Although many details surround this season our family is walking through with our Continue Reading
This is How We Stop Worrying (even if just for a moment)
When I began my morning praying God’s Word, I didn’t foresee the news that would come later. I didn’t realize how much I would need to hold on to the promise woven into Philippians 4:6-7. But God knew. As the verse came to me, the words didn’t seem to resonate within my peace-filled heart. I knew the words were true, but I wasn’t worried or anxious about anything. But I prayed the words anyway and went on with my normal routine. Later that afternoon, my dad called. His usual pleasantries Continue Reading
Hope for When We Second-Guess Ourselves as Moms
My mastery of second-guessing myself didn’t end when I became a mom. If anything, it became worse. I second-guess what the kids ate for lunch. I wonder if blonde, hazel-eyed charmer should be further along in his reading ability. When the endless sibling rivalry turns physical I think, “Didn’t I teach them better than this? Will they ever get along?” Sometimes the worst critics are the ones running on repeat in our heads.We teach them to share, to love their neighbor and show respect. But when Continue Reading
