Aug 18, 2023 | Anxiety, Brokenness, Encouragement, Failure, Faith, Faithful Living, Fear, Freedom, God, God's Love, Peace, Prayer
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened…” Come. Come—those who fear they’ve wandered too far. Come—those who are overwhelmed. Come—those whose past is filled with brokenness. Come—those who struggle with anxiety or depression. Come—those who feel as...
Jul 12, 2023 | For An Overwhelmed Heart, Prayers
God, tonight we pray for the one who feels so overwhelmed by life right now. It seems that no matter how hard she tries she can’t seem to get ahead. It feels that when she’s doing one thing she needs to hurry because there’s something else of equal or greater...
Dec 22, 2022 | Anxiety, Christmas, Encouragement, Faith, Hope, Joy, Kids, Motherhood, Perfectionism
I don’t know about you, but for me the reality of the Christmas season doesn’t always look the way it does in movies, magazines, or even here on social media. Some days it’s hard to find my joy. Some days anxiety and worry weigh down my spirit. The world tells...
Dec 16, 2022 | Childhood, Christmas, Encouragement, Joy, Kids, Life Lessons, Motherhood, Parenting, Perfectionism, Purposeful Living, Simple Things, Take Time
A couple of weeks ago I asked the kids to write down which of our Christmas traditions mean the most to them. I was curious to know which of the things we do, do they truly enjoy. I was a little surprised but also glad that baking treats to share with neighbors and...
Apr 22, 2022 | Anxiety, Brokenness, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God, God's Love, Hope, Joy, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Pregnant Over 40
Tomorrow marks one year—one year since I was readmitted to the hospital with postpartum preeclampsia. One year, since I left my big kids and my brand new baby at home with my husband, while a sweet friend drove me to my doctor’s appointment and then straight to the...