Category Archives: motherhood

The Voice of Truth speaks out

We can be women of God and still believe lies… We can share in the beauty of being His, yet still speak ugly about ourselves, …or others.  Our way out?  The Voice of Truth. *** Today I’m over at Sisters in Bloom sharing on How to Speak Beauty, Not Ugly. For there’s this voice-in-our-heads taking room in...

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the community you need as a woman {finale} :: three key relationships

I tend to dig into a subject, spill it all out at once… This week has been about community, of female relationships and their importance in our lives.  I hope you know this isn’t replacing or dismissing other key connections such as God or our husbands if we’re married.  Those hold their own. We began...

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taking time for quiet {part 2}

We talked last week about the necessity of rest and of inserting a daily pause into our days as Moms. This week, I’ve offered more specific suggestions over at Lindsay’s space :: a part two to compliment the encouragements outlined last time.  Lindsay also speaks to practical tips for Moms with several little ones {just...

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taking time for quiet :: a daily pause for moms

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 seem a mystery. So, hear me out and offer your...

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2012 pursue :: a mothering manifesto

In no particular order, as words come and flow into this space, I want to write some initial reflections on this word; the focal point of 2012. I am open to how God desires to define this word PURSUE.  Last year, I ran ahead of Him (silly me!) — thrilled and excited by what He...

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peace for a mama’s trembling heart

{Today, remembering Mary’s beginnings in motherhood, I speak to a subject that my heart’s a bit shaky on.  I’m finding my footing with Jesus as we journey with our youngest son…} Something wasn’t right. I knew it deep down, and it shook me up.  This boy of ours struggled, unable to translate words in his mind to...

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