Marriage & Family – Page 2 – You Are the One I Want

God's Love, Living Free, Marriage & Family, Motherhood, My Story

A Loving Approach to Discipline

November 19, 2017

Last year, I had my view of disciplining children radically transformed by a parenting DVD. It was awesome, one I’ll not soon forget. This older gentleman — a bit old-school by anyone’s standards — had sired about a dozen children lol! 🙂 He talked about the foundation of ...

Community, Culture, Feminism, Living Free, Marriage & Family, Masculinity & Femininity, Motherhood

The Mommy Sabbath: Your New BFF?

October 28, 2017

The message is ubiquitous throughout today’s culture: Mothers are TIRED. Really, really, really tired & barely keeping it together. {Cue all the cute Mombie & Coffee is Life t-shirts}. Doesn’t this just sound like the abundant life Jesus came to give us? 🙂 Think about it: ...

Challenges, Living Free, Marriage & Family, Motherhood, My Story, Relationships

Is It Time For a Break?

July 25, 2017

My friend Rachael recently told me that you’re on the verge of burnout when you start looking at others as “needs to meet” instead of people to enjoy. This is where I found myself recently. Rachael was right on. Everywhere I went, it seemed someone needed something. Time. ...

Blessings, Celebrations, Community, Faith & Prayer, God's Love, Living Free, Marriage & Family, Motherhood

1 Year of Motherhood: My Journey

May 23, 2017

This past year has been life-changing, to put it lightly. Going into motherhood, you know it’s going to change your life — but you don’t know how. You hear other women’s stories, and you know yours will probably be similar in many ways, but every woman’s journey is ...

Challenges, God's Love, Health, Living Free, Marriage & Family

Mamas, He Gives You Strength!

April 27, 2017

This morning I was reminded of this Scripture, which came at the perfect time. Our little girl is fighting her first stomach bug, and it’s been a rough week 🙁 Today’s reminder is that He’s given me all the strength I need to be there for her at this time. Thank You, Lord! I ...

Community, Living Free, Marriage & Family, Relationships

What’s Their Motivational Gift? {Quiz}

March 7, 2017

Last month, we explored finding our unique gift. Today we’re visiting an equally important question, one I ask myself often, even weekly. It’s one of the best questions we can ask about those around us: What motivates this person? What makes them tick & causes them to spring ...

Challenges, Community, Culture, Feminism, Living Free, Marriage & Family, Motherhood, My Story

It Takes a Village, Y’all

January 11, 2017

As a first-time parent, I’ve L-O-V-E-D these last 8 (!) months of my life. Getting to be a mother is absolutely one of life’s greatest joys! I’ve learned so much in this new season and wanted to share some thoughts on my journey into motherhood… Around the time of our ...

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What’s in Your Hand?

January 8, 2017

Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom. — Song of Solomon 2 Have you ever watched someone you love cling to something that is hurting them? Maybe they smoke a pack a day, eat unhealthy, or live in a constant ...

Blessings, Faith & Prayer, God's Love, Marriage & Family, Motherhood, Wisdom for Today

Praying God’s Word Over Your Kids

September 19, 2016

Beth Moore once said that praying God’s Word back to Him is the most powerful way to pray. I agree. Simply agreeing with His Word and speaking it over our lives & families is “a more excellent way” to live. So let’s try it today! While reading Luke 2 this morning, ...

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Slow Down {Nichole Nordeman}

August 15, 2016

My Dad sent this song to my siblings & I around the time of Abigail’s birth, and it wrecked me {thanks Dad! haha}. As a new mommy with a 3-month old going through so many milestones already, I can’t get halfway through this without being all like . {Lest you’re judging me, ...