A Look at Romans 12:12 - Biblical How-To For Tired Moms

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A Look at Romans 12:12 - Biblical How-To For Tired Moms

Romans 12:12 - Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (ESV)

As a young mom, this has been one of my favorite Bible verses. I love it because it is so short that it’s easy to keep memorized even when I’m exhausted and can’t remember what my kids had for breakfast when it's time to make lunch. I also love it because it contains such wise commands for everyone, but they seem to be especially particular to what I so often struggle with as a mom.

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Four Essential Things Moms Do To Thrive

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Four Essential Things Moms Do To Thrive

When I was working full time (until my second child was born), I had grand visions of being so on top of everything if I ever became a stay-at-home mom. Now that I have three kids at home full time, I feel like I've made a little progress but (I really think) only because I've changed some of the ways I do things. Working outside the home or inside the home as a mom, there is always so much that has to get done and not enough hours in the day.  

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Liturgy of the Ordinary (Book Review) and How It Could Change Your Ordinary

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Liturgy of the Ordinary (Book Review) and How It Could Change Your Ordinary

Sometimes I read a book or blog and think to myself, "I wish I could be real-life friends with this person!" There's just something about the way they write about their life that makes you feel that just spending time with them would make your life better too.

That is exactly how I felt about Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren.

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