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When the Dr Pepper Explodes: Finding God in the Messiest Mom Days
Ever have a day where the house is a disaster, the toddler climbs you like a jungle gym, and your Dr Pepper explodes everywhere? This relatable story ties everyday mom chaos to Elijah under the broom tree and Bible verses that remind us God meets us right in the mess.
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“Just Pray About It”: A Simple, Real-Life Guide to Prayer for Busy Moms
Every night in the hallway between my kids’ bedrooms, I lead a short bedtime prayer over the chaos. That simple routine has me thinking about what prayer really is, why God gave it to us, and how we can teach our kids (and ourselves) to pray in a simple, honest way.
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Finding Hope in the Fire: Lessons from Scripture and Camping
A camping trip and a roasted marshmallow inspired a powerful reminder: God meets us in the fire and uses hard seasons to refine and strengthen us.
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When You’ve Had Enough: The Biblical Truth About Not Fixing It All
If one more person asked me to fix one more thing today, I was ready to scream. But in the middle of the chaos, God reminded me of something surprising: even He got tired of fixing the messes His people created. This devotional is for every mom who feels like she’s holding up the entire…
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Mama, You’re Not Failing at the Holidays — You’re Growing Through Them
Feeling overwhelmed by holiday expectations? Here’s an encouraging reminder that your kids don’t need a perfect season — they need your presence.
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Peacemaking vs People-Pleasing: A Parenting Lesson in Real Life
A real-life sibling squabble reminded me that “making peace” isn’t the same as people-pleasing. Here’s what Jesus meant by “Blessed are the peacemakers” and how it applies to modern parenting.
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If Everything Is Demonic… Is Anything? (A Mom’s Take on the 6–7 Panic)
From Labubu to Wicked to the viral 6–7 panic, everything is suddenly “demonic.” But when everything becomes a spiritual threat, Christians lose true discernment. Here’s what Scripture actually says about fear, wisdom, and the real dangers we should be paying attention to.
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When Momma Needs a Minute (or a Month): Why Stepping Back Matters
Feeling exhausted? Even Jesus stepped away to rest and pray. Here’s why moms need to unplug, reset, and reconnect with God, family, and themselves—without guilt.
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Emotional Damage Jeans and Church Words New Believers Don’t Understand
Basketball Boy’s “emotional damage” jeans moment reminded me how often we use church words that confuse people. Many new believers, including my husband, hear phrases like “sanctification” or “hedge of protection” and have no idea what they mean.
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If One More Person Says “Mom?” I Might Scream — A Biblical Take on Mental Load
Ever have one of those days where if someone asks “Mom?” one more time, you might scream into a pillow? Boy, I have! Here’s how modern mom overwhelm relates to Jesus’ own experiences with His question-heavy disciples—plus the reminder in James about asking “amiss.”
Carpool Chaos
“Where six kids, snacks, and sanity all fight for the front seat.”