Experiencing God’s presence in motherhood can be difficult and sometimes even seem impossible. How can we see God, hear His voice, or experience His presence with us amid the mundane tasks that come with raising little ones? Where is God in this season when the days are long? But if we look close enough, we might just see Him and feel ... Read More...
9 Encouraging Truths About Motherhood That Will Set You Free
Mothering is the best thing I’ve ever done. But I'll be honest: it's also the hardest. There are enough myths floating around out there about christian motherhood to trip you up, and keep you feeling guilty for days. Then there's your own voice of condemnation playing on repeat inside your head. Making you feel like you won't ever measure ... Read More...
6 Smart Ways The Christian Mom Can Avoid Homeschool Burnout
During the past 7 years of homeschooling I have experienced the joys of teaching my kids, seeing them grow in wisdom, skills and character. And in this time, I have also experienced something else: homeschool burnout. I've seen many other moms give up on homeschooling altogether because of it. Really, I can't blame them. We are educating ... Read More...
What To Do When You Feel Depleted as a Mom
Sometimes my children’s neediness, whining, crying, sibling rivalry, clutter and chaos feel like an onslaught. As I move from one child’s need to another- giving, accommodating, consoling, helping and serving- I feel like a terrible version of Shel Silverstein’s "The Giving Tree". I feel more like The Depleted Tree. In fact, by the end of ... Read More...
4 Things You Should Do Before You Quit Homeschooling
I think most of us have in mind a homeschool journey that is full of serene, orderly days when we first start out. We plan for smooth schedules and obedient, enthusiastic children. But, as we try to teach them, we keep running up against something. You ask your daughter to read a paragraph and she has a meltdown. Your son gives you an ... Read More...
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