10 Things I’m Learning as a Mom

"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future." Proverbs 31:25 Motherhood.   We each have a unique story about how we became mothers.  Maybe it was through marriage, adoption or pregnancy.  We remember how we found out, the birthing experience and our first time looking into our child's eyes.  The … Continue reading 10 Things I’m Learning as a Mom

Hope – The Anchor for my Soul

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. " Hebrews 6:19 Hope. By definition it is simply put as a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.  A feeling of trust.  Although used sometimes in the same context, hope is very different from faith.  I have heard that faith … Continue reading Hope – The Anchor for my Soul

A Time to Rise

"Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?" Esther 4:14 Doesn't life feel like a rollercoaster of highs and lows?  Some days are filled with smiles and sunshine, and other days are filled with storms and tears.  The days of sunshine can seem so perfect but then a storm … Continue reading A Time to Rise

Rest for the Weary

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28   Can we be honest and transparent for a moment?  We are tired. Party planning, raising toddlers, being pregnant, working, ministry, family, laundry, cooking, cleaning... The list goes on and on and sometimes feels … Continue reading Rest for the Weary

God Blessed This Broken Road

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
 Psalms 34:18 ESV This weekend we are celebrating a big milestone in our family.  My son is turning 1 year old.  My heart is bursting with joy at the thought of this event and it got me thinking to the journey that […]

Review – The Shack

The Shack. A controversial best selling book that is now a controversial box office hit. Within the Christian community you will find people that love, hate or have no opinion whatsoever on the story. We decided to read the book a few months back when we heard a movie would be hitting the big screen. … Continue reading Review – The Shack

March Craft Ideas – Rainbow Promises

Prep Time – Less than 10 minutes Supplies – Construction Paper, Scissors, Cotton Balls, Glue and Pen Preparation Time for Craft: Step 1 – Cut a strip of each color of contruction paper (for rainbow) Step 2 – On plain construction paper, draw a sun, “God Keeps His Promises” and the scripture “I have set my … Continue reading March Craft Ideas – Rainbow Promises

Let it Rain

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."  Psalm 51:10 As a southern California native, we've grown accustomed to living in a drought, a dry land. There was even a popular song in the 90's called "It Never Rains in Southern California".  After many years of drought, this … Continue reading Let it Rain