Has life & motherhood been feeling a little off-kilter? Like something is missing but you just aren't sure what it is? We know how that feels! A group of mom bloggers has come together to share encouragement with you on a variety of aspects of motherhood to spur you on. In Hebrews 10:24 we are reminded to And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works. What I love about this passage is the section right before it that tells us that this is only ... continue reading...

It's easy to fall into focusing on behavior modification as parents. When they were young you found yourself telling them to stop throwing their veggies on the floor or to have nice hands. When they obeyed you praised them and were pleased with their obedience. Obedience is important but as our children grow we come to realize that obedience is a matter of the heart, not just action. I remember one evening when I asked my quite contrary son to pray. He was probably 4 years old and ... continue reading...

I was cleaning my son's room and in the midst of the piles, I found his prayer notebook from years ago when he was little. I sat there in awe of his little heart prayers that He was bringing before God. When I was done reading some of his prayers I thought -- we need to get back to prayer. The older our children get it's easy to move away from the foundational basics. Let's get back to the basics because it's what our kids desperately need in a world that is constantly changing. So ... continue reading...