How to Have More Peace in Your Marriage and Motherhood
Several years ago, a friend came over to my house. I had invited her over because she was good at organizing and home decorating, and I am not. As we reviewed the things I needed to accomplish within the house, she looked at me and said, “What you need is peace.”...
6 Reasons Christian Marriages Struggle
This may come as a surprise to some, but yes, even Christian marriages struggle. If you are a Christian and have ever felt disappointed, frustrated, or even angry with your husband, you are not alone. You may not know what to do or where to turn. I can relate, because...
One Key to Better Communication & Less Conflict in Marriage
Every year it happens. We get through most of the summer, and I feel frustrated. As I reflect over the year, I see a pattern: We’ve done lots of things, and we’ve been busy, and we’ve had fun, but none of it was intentional. Church obligations come up, family parties...
Investing in Your Marriage Makes You a Better Mom
It’s obvious that investing in your marriage will make you a better wife, but will it make you a better mother? I believe it can, and here I’ll share 5 reasons why investing in your marriage makes you a better mom. You might be wondering how spending time, effort, and...
Ministry and Motherhood: One Mom’s Journey
I'm excited to share with you today one mom's journey of ministry and motherhood. Angela Sackett is guest posting and sharing her heart with us. As a mother of 5 children who's been active in ministry life her entire parenting career, I know her thoughts will be...

Balancing Marriage, Motherhood, and Ministry
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase, I will receive a commission. Balancing marriage, motherhood, and ministry is no small task. All three of these roles are incredibly important, and the challenge to keep them...
A Christian Mom’s Response to Terrorism, Racism, and a Dangerous World
We are raising our children in a dangerous world. It doesn’t take long to realize that there are horrible things happening all around us, every single day. It’s really easy to become fearful, protective, angry or even hateful as we look at what is going on in our...
Being an Unqualified Mom is Where the Light Shines Through
What do you do when you feel like an unqualified mom? Or an unqualified wife, or leader? What do you do when you feel broken? Wounded? What do you do when you recognize just how sinful you are? A couple weeks ago, I was getting my daughter ready for bed. We’ve had...
5 Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Your Anniversary
Do you ever struggle with setting aside the time, money, or energy needed to celebrate your anniversary? There have been times in my 14 years of marriage that I have not felt like celebrating my anniversary, or that it's been a struggle to put the effort into a...

Summer Survival Guide for Moms: 10 Self-Care Tips
School’s out. Summer is here. The kids are going to be home with you. all. summer. long. Some moms can’t wait for these summer months, and others dread it. Either way, you’ve got to find a way to prioritize self-care during the summer months. If your kids are school...