Mind Over Matter
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Finding Peace Under Pressure: Releasing Control and Embracing God’s Good Plan
The pressure of life nearly broke me. Well, maybe it did. As I broke down in tears on the phone with my sister, I couldn’t help but wonder how I got myself in this position. Am I too much of an over-achiever? Probably. Do I do too much in general? Definitely. Do I have much…
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Maintaining God’s Goodness During Difficult Conversations at Work
I will never forget my coworker telling me one day after a difficult conversation during a work meeting that I am “not a doormat.” I took it how it was meant – as a compliment. As a direct person my entire life, I have had to refine my conversation skills to effectively communicate my thoughts…
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Defining God’s Goodness: How to See God’s Goodness When Life Feels Overwhelming
As we step into October, we are reflecting on the fruit of the Spirit—goodness. In our busy lives as moms, juggling work, family, and everything in between, it can be easy to miss the daily expressions of God’s goodness. But this month, I want to invite you to slow down and take in just how…
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Kindness Starts at Home: Teaching Children Through Example
As we step into September, our focus shifts to a powerful and transformative Fruit of the Spirit: kindness. In a world that can often feel hurried and disconnected, kindness serves as a gentle reminder of the love and compassion we are called to extend to one another. This month, we embrace kindness not just as…
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Balancing Work, Home, and School: The Virtue of Patience in Every Role
As a busy mom, you wear many hats—employee, wife, and mother. With your children in school, the responsibilities can feel endless: managing work tasks, keeping up with household duties, and ensuring your kids are thriving in their education. Balancing these roles is no small feat, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Yet, patience is a…
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Dear Working Mama: Embracing Patience Amidst the Back-to-School Mayhem
Dear Working Mama, As summer fades and the school year rushes in, life can feel like a whirlwind. The transition from slower summer mornings to the structured routine of school can be overwhelming for everyone involved—especially you, dear working mama. The mornings get a little more hectic, the to-do lists grow longer, and the demands…
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Patience in the Morning Rush: Starting School Days with Calmness and Grace
Mornings can be a hectic time for any family, especially when school days demand a flurry of activity from the moment the alarm goes off. For working moms, the pressure of balancing your own responsibilities with getting your kids ready can quickly turn mornings into a source of stress. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and…
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Healing Our Nation Through Love and Service: Reflecting God’s Love in Divisive Times
Our nation is crumbling. We have no love or joy left in it. We only have hatred and divisive beliefs that pit parents against children, friend against friend, neighbor against neighbor. Martin Luther King, Jr. shared, “Power, properly understood, is the ability to achieve purpose. It is the strength required to bring about social, political,…
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Finding Freedom in Joy: A Biblical Perspective for Worn Out Moms
As busy moms, we juggle countless responsibilities daily. Between work deadlines, school pickups, and managing a household, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Amid this busyness, finding joy can seem like an elusive goal. However, the Bible offers a pathway to true, lasting joy that can set us free from the weight of our…
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Navigating Mom Guilt: Finding God’s Peace in Your Daily Life
Being a mom is… well, a journey. Sometimes rewarding, sometimes comical, sometimes infuriating, often exhausting, and definitely not without its challenges. One of the biggest struggles working moms face is the feeling of guilt. Whether it’s missing a school event due to work or simply feeling stretched too thin, mom guilt can be triggered by…