Co-parenting, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Which Path Will You Take?Handling Contentious Connections Through Christ

Relationships are a big part of life, but not every connection is going to be smooth or easy. I’ve seen this up close both as a mom and as a teacher. In the classroom, I’ve watched the same students clash from the very start of the school year. It might begin with little arguments, trying… Continue reading Which Path Will You Take?Handling Contentious Connections Through Christ

Journeys In Motherhood, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

This Joy I Have!

A Lesson That Stayed With Me Years ago, during our morning devotion time, my children and I were discussing the importance of thanking God for His blessings. As our lesson came to a close, my youngest daughter asked a simple question: "What's joy?" Today, that little girl is sixteen, and her older brother is a… Continue reading This Joy I Have!

Mom Motivation And Empowerment, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Beyond the Surface: “You Don’t Look Like What You’re Going Through!”

Many of us don't look like what we've been through, or we may not look like what we're possibly going through at the time. It's not likely that you'll find someone wearing a T-shirt listing everything they've been through in challenges beginning at their first fall when they begin learning how to walk. Many of… Continue reading Beyond the Surface: “You Don’t Look Like What You’re Going Through!”

Being Authentic, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

You Didn’t Need It

I recently took a social media sabbatical from my personal accounts; I was able to log back into every account except my personal Facebook account, which I had maintained for 15 years. Initially, I was somewhat dismayed that I lost many of my private photo albums, and I also reflected on the people I befriended… Continue reading You Didn’t Need It

Mom Motivation And Empowerment, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Honor Your Limits: Finding Strength in the Lord

There are days where I admittedly take off my superhero cape, acknowledging that I can't do it all. It's often easier said than done to rely on my personal strength to tackle my ever-growing to-do list and guilty pleasure of overcommitting at times, which involves overextending myself on top of my strained energy as a… Continue reading Honor Your Limits: Finding Strength in the Lord