I sit here in the quiet madness that only a saved person feels when all that she has done is not enough. Here am I juggling to be good, lead, do better, mother more, strive harder; chasing God while feeling so empty inside. And here am I…hiding a dark secret. Etched into the laugh lines around my eyes are furrows of worry, of weakness. In the canyons of my worry lies the belief I am not enough. Try harder, do better, be better. Looking into the mirror, I see past mistakes, reflections of those who still paint me as the old me, and unforgiveness of the fresh mistakes …
For Moms ~ When Spring Is in the Air (with FREE Printables)
JUST a couple weeks away! Yes…I’m counting days! Thirteen more days until Daylight Savings Time and twenty-two until Spring… and I. Can’t. Wait! The thought of the warm weather puts a pep in my step and a smile on my heart! It’s a time for sunshine, lemonade, Spring cleaning, garage sales, play days at the park, sand castles on the beach, tubing in the river, little league, snow cones, and countless creative things to do with the fam! Soooo…I was just wondering… Does this time of year make your momma heart as happy as it does mine? FOR MOMS: Today, I …
102 Date Night Ideas (includes printable list)
Ever since I started back to work, it felt like my husband and I were roommates. He went to work at 7:30 in the morning and took classes over his lunch hour. When he came home at five o’clock, I was already at work. We fell into the trap of not making our marriage a priority, over time our relationship began to crack. Suddenly things I used to find so cute about him became annoyances. When I growled at him for the way he chewed his food, we knew it was time to review our marriage life. We knew we …
A “Wise” Alternative
My social media news feeds have been buzzing about Olympian freestyle skier & medalist David Wise and his devout Christian faith…otherwise known as an “alternative lifestyle.” I agree the news reporter’s description is a bit alarming at first read. After all, Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word alternative as 1. al·ter·na·tive, adjective \ȯl-ˈtər-nə-tiv, al-\ : not usual or traditional : existing or functioning outside of the established society Wait! What?!? Well, may I suggest that true Christianity has always been the “not usual choice existing or functioning outside of the established society”? And is it a curse or a blessing? …
10 Tips to End Homework Hassles
It’s only February and I’m already praying for summer to get here. Not just for the warmer weather but because I despise the homework routine. Elijah: I hate homework. Me: We don’t use the word hate, try another word. Elijah: I think homework really stinks. Captain America doesn’t have homework. Me: If it were supposed to be all fun and games , the word work wouldn’t be included. Start using your brain and get it done. Elijah: My brain doesn’t really need any more work. Okay we know homework won’t be the high light of anyone’s evening, but it …
Who Me?
Is there something that you feel God is asking you to do but you find yourself trying to ignore the prompting? Yeah, me too. We are usually readily obedient when God asks us to serve in an area where we feel competent, however when He asks us step out of our comfort zone we are less than eager. And far too often flat out disobedient. Through the ages God has used the unqualified for His purposes in the lives of others. The Bible is filled with people called by God who quickly questioned their worthiness and ability to complete the …
5 Secrets of an Organized Working Mom
Remember the days before kids? We curled up on the couch in the evening with our handsome hubby’s, talking for hours-hours-about future plans and dreams. We would watch a few shows, maybe take a long hot bath before crawling under fresh sheets for a good night’s rest, only to get up, go to work, have adult conversations and repeat the process all over again, wondering when the adventures of motherhood would begin. Well my friends–the adventures in mothering have arrived on top of working and we’re all throwing snarky glances at kid-less women in your office space. Relax mom, say a quick …
EXCITING NEWS from The M.O.M. Initiative for YOU!
It was in a gas station parking lot when the vision for The M.O.M. Initiative and The Making of a Mom was conceived. As I sat and watched a very pregnant teen girl walk by and light up a cigarette, I reflected on my teen pregnancy and how motherhood was like a messy experiment for me and how my kids ended up being the guinea pigs. And how I thought I was ready but didn’t have a clue. I couldn’t help but wonder if she understood the significance of her newfound roll. Did she understand that everything she now did would affect …
Prayer Journals for the Whole Family
As we neared the end of our usual bed time routine of tucking kids in, reading stories, tucking kids back in, getting drinks, and finally tucking kids back into bed again–it was time to pray. As I asked my youngest what she wanted to pray for, Tori Grace responded in her 5 year-old wisdom, “It doesn’t matter mama, you can pray for me.” Shocked, I said a simple prayer and tucked her in (fingers crossed she would stay in bed) before letting my imagination get away from me. No sane mom could have let this unexpected grenade comment go. Pictures …
Becoming Momma K
I’m already “mom”. Thanks to my daughter and son-in-love, I will be Momma K! The richness of the blessing of a grand son is beyond words in description. Often times words cannot convey what the heart feels. Conversation about how much we want to bless this little guy is regular between my husband and I. With sparkling eyes, the younger aunts and uncles make plans for play time with their nephew. I pray that God will bless me with a rich relationship with our grand son. Becoming Momma K is helping me become mom all over again. I’m seeing …