Why You Need a Prayer Partner
I know. Who has time to add a prayer partner to your already busy home life? And what is a prayer partner anyway? I wasn’t sure until a friend of mine raced off during her children’s gymnastics class to pray with a friend. Later, I asked her what she prayed about and why she prayed. […]
Encouragement for the Weary Mama
Oh, weary mama. What a year. You deserve a medal or flowers or breakfast in bed. You have worn so many hats this year. Which hat would you like to take off? If Jesus were standing next to you, what hat would he put on you?
When Will “Normal” Return?
I’ve asked myself this question a lot during this unprecedented time. But were all those prior years normal? If so, what made them “normal,” and do I want normal to return post-pandemic? As I’ve looked to the Bible for answers, three conditions stand out that will continue post-pandemic.
9 Moments to Prayer as a Family
When the kids were younger, I tried a Sunday night family prayer time. It failed miserably. The kids responded with rolled eyes and feigned interest. I learned that prayer does not need to be structured or complicated. To avoid my mistake, watch for events and places to insert prayer into your daily rhythms. No fancy […]
8 Ways You Can Pray For Your Child in 2021
This year looks a lot like 2020 doesn’t it? For my family, 2020 ended with an explosion in downtown Nashville knocking out all of our AT&T services—TV, internet, and cell service. (We are rethinking this communications strategy.) And we all witnessed the chaos and destruction in our Capitol last week. Can we agree the world […]