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
When You Can’t Catch Your Breath
All I wanted was sleep. I willed myself to let go of the rising tension and fix my thoughts on peaceful things. A beach. My kids’ laughter. A mountain stream. But my mind kept going back to the list of tasks I had to complete the next day. My husband was out of town and endless responsibilities felt like a weight on my chest, crushing me. And even with an air purifier running, every noise in the house put me on high alert. The neighbor’s dog barked next door and I wondered, “What is she Continue Reading
