{Post by Lisa} I find comfort and rest in my eight-year-old rocking chair that sits in my living room now. It wasn’t always in this place. At first it was used to rock my baby girl to sleep in her room before I put her in her crib for a cozy night sleep. I nursed her in this chair, sang her lullabies, and read her stories. A sweet family sold me this lovely rocking … [Read more...]
Stay at Home Mom, Find Balance and Be Joyful
Motherhood can make us feel that we are in a juggling act. We try to seek balance and be joyful, but kids, husband, house, our needs and wants all pull us in different directions. We worry that if we drop one ball they all will come crashing down! We are busy and yet not feeling productive many days as the line between needs and wants become blurred. Attempting to keep it all … [Read more...]
Surviving, Then Thriving
{Post by Lisa} It seemed like every time I moved forward there was a brick wall to get past. I felt suspicious that something was going on. I wondered if I had made the wrong decision. I tried to settle in, pray hard, and do my part. My efforts were ignored or not good enough. Making a change didn’t seem like the right thing to do. Surely, I will be seen for who I am … [Read more...]
The Treasures We Teach Our Children
{Post by Lisa} Why do we focus so much on our failures? Seriously, though. How have feelings of guilt and shame served us? They don’t. Instead they hold us down like a heavy weight and makes us feel defeated. Focusing on the treasures we teach our children can help. Every day we set an example. Parenting is not about doing everything right all the time. We will … [Read more...]
The Horrible News of this World
{Post by Lisa} Today another shooting and the killer is still on the run. The horrible news of this world is so scary that I am literally shaking from the inside out and my mind is filled with vain imaginations. Anxiousness gets the best of me and my head fills up with worry that something bad will happen to me or my kids. Most of my day is consumed with fear. I make … [Read more...]
Embrace the Quiet, Let Go of Busy
{Post by Lisa} Sometimes there are no friends around to call and that can be a good thing. I know that this is a strange thing to write. Hang on though and let me explain what I mean. Friends can be too busy or need space or they moved on without us. Or they are tired of waiting for us to call them and catch up. Caring Moms tend to think that they did something wrong. … [Read more...]
31 Scriptures to Pray Away Fear
{Post by Lauren} With the start of a New Year I always like to look back and reflect. What did I learn last year? How did I grow? What can I do better moving forward? That being said, I've never been a big fan of New Year's Resolutions. I guess I was just never good at keeping them. It also feels somewhat corny and disingenuous to me. So the past few years I've done a … [Read more...]
The One True Gift of Christmas
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa} My first manger scene was a little ornament, I was five years old. I remember holding this fragile manger made of straw and plastic in the palm of my hand. Being a little girl in love with baby … [Read more...]
Balancing Life as Mom and Missionary
Sometimes moms do not ask for this role. They don't ask or even want to be stay at home moms. Other times, moms may feel that home and children is their calling. They feel it is their life work to focus on caring for their children and home. What about being called to do more than the role of 'mom'. What about balancing life as mom and missionary? There is missionary work in … [Read more...]
How to Stay Grounded as a Mom
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lauren} Growing up I couldn't wait to become a mom. I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a stay at home mom. I thought it was one of the best jobs in the world! Now that I am in this role I've … [Read more...]
Change Is Hard but Necessary
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa Brown} I’ve been hit with unexpected change. My family is in a season of transition and I’m wondering what is next. It’s crazy how the things in this life come and go. My husband is unemployed … [Read more...]
Trying to Fix My Kids
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa} I feel like I keep trying to fix my kids. Their behavior has been challenging me. I blame myself when they act out. Trying to fix my kids makes me feel helpless. I do not have all … [Read more...]