Nothing to Prove

Nothing to Prove

Some of us learned very early in life that love had to be earned. Maybe it was through a father’s absence or criticism. Or maybe it was through constantly striving for approval that never seemed to come. Whatever the source, the message was the same: “If I...
When You Feel Guilty for Resting

When You Feel Guilty for Resting

Have you ever sat down to rest and immediately started thinking about all the things you should be doing? The dishes. Emails. Text messages. Notifications. Projects on your to-do list that never seem to get done. Ministry opportunities. The never-ending list. I...
When Your Child’s Struggles Feel Like Your Failure

When Your Child’s Struggles Feel Like Your Failure

There is a unique kind of pain that motherhood brings. It is the pain of watching someone you love make choices you would not choose. The pain of seeing them struggle. And the pain of praying prayers that seem unanswered. And if we’re not careful, shame quietly...
Hope for Every Season

Hope for Every Season

Well, this month did not go exactly as planned. Don’t get me wrong—it was one of the most incredible adventures of a lifetime! But I had every intention of continuing our motherhood series each week, but after ten flights in twenty-five days, including speaking...
When Momma Guilt Becomes Your Identity

When Momma Guilt Becomes Your Identity

Mom guilt has a way of following us everywhere. It shows up after the rushed morning, after the impatient response, and after the forgotten thing, the hard day, the overwhelming moment. And if we’re not careful, guilt slowly shifts into something deeper: Shame. And...

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