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Just Second Rate

by on Apr 10, 2012 in faith & womanhood

She won every competition she entered…and I was always left with second prize. I strove so hard to prove that I was smart, but always fell just a little short. I was the tallest girl with the lanky skinny legs compared to a colt that wasn’t comfortable on my feet. I had a mad bush [...]

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Raising Samuels

by on Mar 16, 2012 in building the family, faith & womanhood

From Contributing Writer, Trina Holden Learning to hear God’s voice is a life-long journey. I want to give my kids an early start by teaching them they can learn to listen while they’re young. Here’s how we’re cultivating a listening ear in our home… Read the story of Samuel {A Lot!} I want my son [...]

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Screaming Toddlers & Sleepless Babies

by on Mar 06, 2012 in bellies & babies, faith & womanhood

I had an adventurous evening last night. With my husband away working extra night hours to launch his new business, this momma has been acting the part of a single mommy trying to juggle all the aspects of child care, home maintenance, and food preparation on her own. While struggling with little to no sleep, [...]

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Digging Out of the Pit of Guilty Motherhood

by on Feb 09, 2012 in bellies & babies, faith & womanhood

I failed miserably in my mothering today. Everything from getting coats and shoes on, to going potty in underwear, to getting out of bed before the proper time. Each situation was responded to with an outburst of anger and frustration. I experience guilt on many levels in my motherhood. I feel guilty when my house [...]

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Screaming Babies & Praying Mommas

by on Jan 30, 2012 in faith & womanhood, missions & ministry

by contributing writer Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry. Finding God’s balance for motherhood and ministry is sometimes a difficult (and continually changing) tug-of-war; but I believe the struggle is healthy. As a homeschooling mother of seven, I place a high priority on God’s calling to care for our own children; however, I also feel a [...]

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Listen to the Quiet :: A Daily Pause for Moms {part 2}

by on Jan 24, 2012 in faith & womanhood

Written by contributing writer, Daniele Evans at Domestic Serenity. So we’ve talked about just why rest is important and what true rest includes.  A time for reflection and for leisure, this daily rhythm of separating morning work from evening work by a 15 to 30 minute pause is quite beneficial to our days. I didn’t [...]

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The Journey to Becoming Radically Thankful

by on Jan 18, 2012 in faith & womanhood

My kids and I recently discovered a sweet story at our library titled Sweet Beauties by Elvira Woodruff. It is the story of a young girl named Darcy in Ireland in 1845 during a severe famine. She notices the beauty of a spider web dipped in dew across her milk pail and the towering castles [...]

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Listen to the Quiet :: A Daily Pause for Moms

by on Jan 16, 2012 in faith & womanhood

Written by contributing writer, Daniele Evans from Domestic Serenity. Alright, I know what you’re thinking.  Maybe you’re even laughing.  Listen to the…quiet? And you’re wondering just where this post is going.  We could probably agree that a daily spa moment of sorts is helpful to our well-being.  But just how to make this happen may [...]

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My Personal Goals for 2012

by on Jan 11, 2012 in faith & womanhood

As we begin a new year, I love mapping out some purposeful goals for myself to continue to grow in my faith, keeping a simple lifestyle, and being intentional in missional living. I want to be continually examining my walk to make sure I am growing (2 Cor. 13:5) and striving “not to act thoughtlessly, [...]

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Stepping Forth in Faith in a New Year

by on Jan 04, 2012 in faith & womanhood, news & giveaways

Within a three week period we decided it was time for my husband, Aaron, to quit his job and begin a whole new business venture. It has been ruminating in our hearts for several months now. My husband has been working tirelessly. There is so many initial fears that resonated in my heart. I like [...]

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