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Our calendar consistently needs more margin, especially this time of year. As spring activities and school events dominate, it’s easy to feel like a participant in a mad dash toward the finish line.
Solitude? Quiet? Prayer? We know we need them, but finding space for them remains pretty challenging. Yet it matters not only for the health of our souls but also for the health of our families. So, here are three ways for busy moms to consistently flourish in their faith, creating space for the seemingly impossible yet spiritually essential.
There were seasons when those feelings dominated my days, and regardless of what else was going on, I felt constrained, restricted, stuck.
This reminder about God is a profound truth that I needed to meditate on back then and quite honestly, today as well.
Heading into spring each year, I feel a deep sense of longing for the same things: warmth on my face, green in the landscape, and color along the paths. Do you feel it, too? The promise of a new season is captivating, yet perhaps we remain discouraged from seasons past.
Spring reminds us how God faithfully breathes newness into dry bones, barren gardens, and weary hearts alike. So, if you, too, are desperate for renewal, look to these three places and be encouraged by how God is working anew in your life.
Coincidentally, Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine’s Day this year.
Whether a lover of dark chocolate or not, many are perplexed on how to celebrate the religious holiday this year. Admittedly Lent threatens to be a killjoy, but perhaps the marriage of the two presents a timely opportunity for us to assess what our hearts love most.
If you’ve ever wondered: Why here, Lord? Why not there? Why now? I get it.
Whether through your geography, relationships, or resources, allow these reminders to help you identify the blessings of boundaries God has placed in your life for this season.
Rather than clear goals that lead to my striving, I’m praying this year is marked by abiding. So, how do we navigate the tension between work and rest? When does our work shift into unhealthy patterns of trying to control the outcome?
At the end of every year, expectations run high as to what the new year holds. We want to work out more, eat less, and finally focus on that dream we keep putting off. Before we know it, the calendar fills with plans and expectations, yet sometimes, we don’t stop to ask God what He desires for us. So, as we approach the new year, let us position our hearts with these five prayers, seek to hold plans loosely, and create space for God to move.
Ready or not, another year is upon us. The usual goals for health and wellness occupy our thoughts, yet we may neglect the foundational areas of our time and money. That’s why we created this guide to help you put first things first. Read and grab your free New Year’s guide now.
If you’re looking at the holidays ahead and wondering where the time and energy is to put into fun memories with your family, I got you. This time of year is full of year end activities and anticipation, but as moms it can be challenging to keep the fun.
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My budget shows red, and my energy is overdrawn. As the spring recedes and gives way to summer, I feel like I’m running low on all of my resources.
This passage from the gospel of Mark reminded me of a woman who gave out of her poverty not abundance, and I wonder if it might have a word for us as we seek to keep giving despite our lack.