Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
So much to do, so many piles to conquer, and I'm left, as usual, trying to keep in perspective what matters most. It's been a hard day, as many Tuesdays are around our house. I actually heard myself say today, "If that Bible movie is lost, I'm going to be really mad." Really? I no sooner had the words out of my mouth before I was convicted. I'm certain of a few truths in this life, … [Read more...]
You push the laundry room door open as wide as it can go while stepping over the mound to reach the machines. "Don't come in here," you tell your little ones, but they follow you into the room, climbing onto the pile behind you. With arms loaded down with hot, clean clothes from the dryer, you turn around to find you're trapped in the laundry room with a toddler and a preschooler who've shut … [Read more...]
I was almost completely absent from this blog last week. Well, with the minor exceptions of the delicious plum jam and gluten-free chocolate chip cookie pie recipes that I shared. You may realize by now that I can often share recipes because, after all, I do cook every day, and also because they're fun for me and require little to no deep thinking. Making Home a Haven Has to Be a … [Read more...]
As a mom, have you ever been desperate? Have you ever cried out to God for mercy, for help, for strength? For a miracle? I know I have. I hope this post inspires you, even if - and especially if - you feel you've lost hope in praying to your Heavenly Father. So far in this Making Home a Haven series, we've discussed how God wants us to thrive, to live life abundantly, and last week, … [Read more...]
I recently had the privilege of attending the beautiful and inspiring Mom Heart Conference. What I came away with was not anything I didn't already know, not anything fundamentally formulaic that would single-handedly change the course of my life, nothing that I hadn't really heard my whole life already. Nonetheless, I left feeling renewed, energized, motivated. I saw my role as mother, as … [Read more...]
If you've been around me (or this blog) for very long, you've probably heard me say, or read the words, "survival mode" as I've referenced the really hard year I feel like I've just endured. Pause there. What did I just say? Did I really just say that I feel like I've only endured, only survived? For a year? I did. And honestly, most days, I did feel that way. Like I was doing … [Read more...]
By Guest Writer Rhen at Yes, They Are All Mine Have you heard the expression, "it's not just what you say, but how you say it"? Several years ago, God brought that very thought into my heart. Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue... Proverbs 18:21 We moms, especially those of us who homeschool our children, can find ourselves overwhelmed, … [Read more...]
By Guest Writer, Stacy Karen from A Delightful Home I lay on my daughter’s bed, the other children already asleep, she smiles and scooches over to make room for me. The chattering commences. She tells me about the events of her day, ideas she’s had and books she is writing. I barely talk. Just be there. Listen. Smile. She is having a wonderful time and I’m barely doing a … [Read more...]
By Contributing Writer, Candace If you missed Part 1, you can click here to catch up. In Part 1, I shared with you the joys of raising our teen girls. I think it's important to talk about the joys of teens because often our culture says that the teen years will be difficult and should be feared. You've heard it before, "Just wait until they're teens!" So encouraging to new parents, … [Read more...]
Please give a warm welcome to my first regularly contributing writer, Candace from Sacred Mommyhood. I am privileged and honored to have her support my endeavors at this blog to encourage moms in their journey, as it is indeed, sacred work. ~Brandy By Candace Sabo, Contributing Writer I don't often write about raising teens. My primary focus at Sacred Mommyhood is encouraging moms with … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom to EIGHT BOYS, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood.
It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
