Self Care
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Cultivating Peace Before the Holiday Chaos Hits
If I’m being honest, I’ve been running on empty a lot lately. Like double-decker, struggle-bus levels of soul-deep exhaustion and despair. And the mere thought of the holiday chaos quietly creeping in causes a mental spiral that does nothing but distract and delay. Between the never-ending to-do lists, my full-time job, PTO responsibilities, mom-life, and…
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Standing Strong through Survival Mode
When troubles feel unrelenting and survival mode seems never-ending, remember that endurance strengthens your character, hope anchors your soul, and God’s love holds you through it all.
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The Power of Daily Renewal
Find renewal in the middle of your busy day in small GAPS (Gratitude, Affirmations, Prayer, and Scripture) to invite peace, purpose, and strength back into your every day.
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Finding God’s Comfort When Grief Feels Overwhelming
When we lose someone close to us, grief torments us and compels us to question the morality of such a profound loss. It’s when these losses hurt so badly that you start realizing that you cannot experience this level of grief without having an equally high level of love — the kind of love that…
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How to Quit Hustling and Reset Your Rhythms with What Matters Most
My mind often thinks I can do more than my body is capable of, and it’s infuriating. When I pack my schedule to the brim with all the things, my body claps back and says, “Whoa, girl. Simmer down!” My husband has called me overzealous since the beginning of our relationship 18 years ago. And…
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Boundaries for Your Soul: Protecting Your Mental and Spiritual Capacity
Some days, the weariness runs deeper than physical exhaustion. It’s the kind of tired that no nap or coffee can fix. It’s the kind that comes from too many yeses, too few pauses, and a soul stretched too thin. We talk a lot about boundaries when it comes to our time, our calendars, and our…
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Balancing Work, Family, and Kindness in a Busy Season
As the harvest season brings cooler air and a whirlwind of activities, it’s easy for working moms to feel stretched thin. Juggling work deadlines, family obligations, and everything in between can leave us feeling drained. But even in the busiest seasons, we can still cultivate kindness—both to others and ourselves. Here’s how you can keep…
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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…