Tag: mom life
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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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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.”
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Why the Bible Is a Sword—But Not a Weapon (A Karate Lesson for Moms)
When my boys took karate, they learned that real strength is for protection, not hurting people—and it reminded me a lot of how we misuse the Bible. Just because Scripture is called a “sword” doesn’t mean we’re supposed to swing it at people. With a little help from Peter’s ear incident, here’s what karate, kids,…
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Eggs, meetings and big messes
As a work-from-home mom of six, chaos is always close by. Between Zoom calls, carpool runs, and a toddler sidekick, even my best-laid plans can crack wide open—sometimes literally. One “perfect” meeting ended with my two-year-old proudly smashing three dozen eggs across the kitchen, no water to clean it up, and me laughing through the…