As any mom (if she’s honest) will tell you, motherhood is HARD! That’s why it’s all the more important to intentionally and diligently till the soil, sow the seeds, and tend the plants of joy in your mothering. I hope you are encouraged and equipped by these joyful motherhood … [Read more...]
How to Love Your Season of Motherhood
Whether you’re struggling in your current stage of parenting, or you simply want all the joy it has to give, here are 7 ways to love your season of motherhood. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I … [Read more...]
Flip Your Mom Script: Replacing Negative Thoughts With Biblical Truth
We all have negative thoughts that creep in as we parent our kids. When we allow those thoughts to become our mothering soundtrack, however, we quickly descend into discouragement and discontent. Learn how to flip your mom script, replacing discouraging thoughts with Biblical … [Read more...]
7 People Who NEED Your Joy
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. — Mother Theresa I love this quote from Mother Theresa because it shows that joy is about so much more than personal happiness. Having a life marked by joy doesn’t just benefit you; it impacts everyone around you. It’s a net … [Read more...]
Keeping the Wonder in the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Celebrating the birth of our Savior should be a highlight of our year, but for so many adults, Christmas is a dreaded time of frenzy. I want to restore the wonder in the most wonderful time of the year! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you … [Read more...]
How Gratitude Changes Everything
[Originally published January 2016. Revised & Updated for Thanksgiving 2016.] Motherhood is tough, and so is being a wife and family manager. This is true whether you work outside the home or stay home full-time. The hours are long, the work is tiring, and the "thank-you"s … [Read more...]
A Raw, Honest Confession from an Exhausted Momma
To the exhausted mom who is overwhelmed, frustrated, tired, and even unhappy, let my experience encourage and uplift you. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I will receive a small compensation. I … [Read more...]
8 Reasons You’re Losing Your Joy
Motherhood is not for the faint of heart or weak of spirit. It is tough stuff and hard work, and some days are harder than others. It’s not realistic to think that you’re going to approach every day with a smile on your face no matter how much you love being a mom. Some days we … [Read more...]
How to Neutralize Your Top Joy Hijackers
I believe that God meant for us to be joyful. The Bible is full of verses exhorting us to be joyful, like Philippians 4:4, which says, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice!” This isn’t just when life is easy and fun, either. It's all the time. For many years I was … [Read more...]
10 Things to Do When You Wake Up Grumpy
Everyone has bad days and everyone gets grumpy. What you do when you find yourself in the middle of those bad days, however, is what matters. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small … [Read more...]
