I experience fear every single day for various reasons. I've recently discovered a whole new area of worries, anxious thoughts, and intense fears: motherhood. Each day of caring for my baby is full of fears both small, like potential bumps on the head, and large, such as his overall health. This role comes with many... Continue Reading →
The following thoughts are inspired by the eighth chapter of "The Mission of Motherhood" by Sally Clarkson. "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches." Proverbs 24:3-4 Children are like a bare garden plot just waiting to be... Continue Reading →
The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass"Psalm... Continue Reading →
The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "Also...add to your faith..."2 Peter 1:5 "In the matter of drudgery. Peter said in this passage that... Continue Reading →
"She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong." Proverbs 31:17 The day at hand holds many things: joyful encounters, enduring trials, mundane tasks, exciting adventures, and everything in between. I encourage you, friend, to prepare yourself for the day at hand. Be ready for every kind of work that may present itself to... Continue Reading →
"The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, the meadows clothes themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy."Psalm 65:12-13 I read Psalm 65 a few weeks ago and was particularly struck by the wording found in verse 12: "...the hills gird themselves... Continue Reading →
"She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness."Proverbs 31:27 Homemaking is an art that seems to be going out of style in our modern day. Though culture deems the work of a homemaker as insignificant, I believe it's eternal value remains very high. A home is... Continue Reading →
"...and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you..."1 Thessalonians 4:11 I've noticed something as spring begins to emerge this year: many of the changes that take place during springtime are quiet. Quite a few don't make a... Continue Reading →
It's the little things in life. This saying is so true. I've found that the big things in life, the ones I build up in my mind, often end in more disappointment than fulfillment. Perhaps that's because I am looking for something that isn't lasting: a conjured up, mountain-top moment that's Instagram worthy. But usually... Continue Reading →
It’s mid-February, temperatures are sub-zero, snow just keeps coming down, and the season is beginning to effect me. I admitted in a previous journal entry, Joy in Winter, that I struggle with winter each year. I enjoy Christmas, the beginning of a new year, beautiful snow, and a slower pace of life, but I also... Continue Reading →