Why Can’t I be Good at Everything?

Guest Post by Lauren Holmes My husband and I are looking to move to a new home, so recently we have gone through the process of making repairs on the house to get it in tip top shape for the prospective buyers who come through. It seems as though every time I clean a nook… Continue reading Why Can’t I be Good at Everything?

NEW! Mothering Matters Community

I am thrilled to announce that we have launched a new place for moms to connect on Mothering-Matters.com! MoMa Community [MoMa= Mo(thering) Ma(tters) (pronounced Mama)] My heart for Mothering-Matters.com and this community is for it to be a safe place for moms to come and be themselves – to know that it’s OK2BeU(nique)! Each of… Continue reading NEW! Mothering Matters Community

Sunday Sip: Ephesians 2:10 – God’s Masterpiece

God’s Masterpiece I talked with you this past week about being U(nique) – about being U and being Unique.  Have you thought more about it?  Are you starting to be convinced that there really is something special and unique about you? I hope so.  Because it’s the truth! Another aspect of that truth is this… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Ephesians 2:10 – God’s Masterpiece

Are you a bad mom? (Part 2)

Are you a bad mom? If you missed the 1st part – You can read it HERE before continuing. . . . Where did things first go wrong? Reread that passage in Genesis again. It wasn’t the Father, and it wasn’t the kids (yes – later it was their choice) . . . There was… Continue reading Are you a bad mom? (Part 2)

YOU are AMAZING!

YOU are AMAZING! Did you know that?!  You truly are! You are an AMAZING mom! You are an AMAZING person! You are an AMAZING daughter, wife, friend . . . . and so much more! How do I know? “No I’m not Lori.  You don’t even know me.  You can’t say that about me.  You… Continue reading YOU are AMAZING!

Best Day with YOU – Today!

Artwork by Beth Fox

With an 11-year-old daughter in the house – I’ve heard Taylor Swift echoing from the upstairs as well as being sung at the dinner table . . . but I had not heard or seen this song and video before today. Grab your tissues all you Moms! This is a good reminder . . .… Continue reading Best Day with YOU – Today!

Mom Time

Yes – those are my feet . . . up and off the floor . . . with no kids in sight!  And not only that – they are in a beautiful setting (at the historic Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia) while my ears listen to a pianist play all my favorite songs, and my… Continue reading Mom Time

I know how you feel

I couldn’t decide which blog to put this on as it relates to mothering, but really is also a word for the church – for me and my brothers and sisters in Christ. Please go to my other blog Drink from the Deep to read it. Be encouraged and be challenged today. Above all .… Continue reading I know how you feel