I almost hit publish on this image one night but I decided to wait because I couldn't figure out how to schedule it. Little did I know what was going to take place in the wee hours of the evening. In the middle of the night, the thought that woke me up was--I need to confess and surrender. This was from the Lord because you see love, laughter, prayer, truth, and grace does fill our home. Not perfectly but it does. The Weeds In Our Garden Not Only Harm Us But Also Those Around … [Read more...]
Myths About Forgiveness and How to Move Forward
In some shape or form, we have all experienced betrayal, rejection, aggression and hatred at the hands of another person. I share some myths about forgiveness and how to move forward. Though what I'm about to share with you on forgiveness applies to anyone but today I would like to address my brothers and sisters of color whose stories, feelings, and pain may have been stirred recently by the outcry of injustice. Maybe the pain you've suffered has been lying dormant for years as you've tried … [Read more...]
What are You Going to Focus on When Life is Out of Control?
When life is out of control what we focus on makes all the difference. Do you recall the story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14:22-33. So Jesus starts walking on water while the disciples are on a lake in a boat. They see Jesus from far away and they are terrified believing it's a ghost. So they cried out in fear. Jesus immediately responds. They hear his voice. Don't miss that--His voice calms your fears and reminds us of the truth. So, He says to them, "Take courage! … [Read more...]
How to Combat Worry: From Worrier Mom to Warrior Mom
Nobody wants to be known as the "worrier" mom we would rather be known as "warrior" moms, ready to fight off the enemy. Read below to discover ways to combat worry. One night as I lay in bed my mind was filled with worry and fear and I couldn't shake it off. I asked God to help me. I pleaded with God to make it stop but still, I lay there overwhelmed with fear. I tried to fight it with scripture but my mind would immediately come back to the disturbing thoughts that filled my heart. Let me … [Read more...]
Empowering Our Children with Problem Solving Tools & Checklist
My kids go through cycles where they can't stop nit-picking at each other and other times when they are the best of buddies. After a week of constant sibling rivalry over small stuff I knew I needed to give them more problem-solving tools. For far too long, I have been the go-to problem solver a.k.a. "parent referee" so years ago I decided I had enough. I implemented in our family the "Talk It Out" strategy that I absolutely love and works wonders when it's utilized. But lately, I've noticed … [Read more...]