Do you feel like you just never get everything done each day? Do you long for more hours on the day? Ever wish you had done things differently, or had known then what you know now? Do you live with regrets and guilt of the “should’ve, could’ve, would’ve” kind? I saw this quote today –… Continue reading A New Day: How to let go of the guilt of yesterday.
Category: Mom Matters
Sunday Sip: 2 Corinthians 4:18 – Fix your eyes
What are your eyes fixed on today? I’m sure you are not like me . . . struggling with the constant battle within between spirit and soul – between focusing on and believing in the promises and truth of God, versus the reality of the people, words spoken, and circumstances surrounding me. What? You… Continue reading Sunday Sip: 2 Corinthians 4:18 – Fix your eyes
Sunday Sip: Psalm 16 – Secure, Protected & a Delightful Inheritance!
30 x 3 W’s At the 1st of this month, I had made a decision to be more diligent in spending time with God every day. We (my “Daddy” and I) talked about it, and I felt like He was asking me to spend 30 minutes in His Word (specifically the Psalms), 30 minutes in… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Psalm 16 – Secure, Protected & a Delightful Inheritance!
She’s gonna blow!
Can I be honest and transparent with you today? Thanks! (You are always welcome to be honest and transparent with me as well!) Sat morning I didn’t respond to something very well – at all! (I know none of you can relate!). So – yesterday I was apologizing to my kids (again) – telling them… Continue reading She’s gonna blow!
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
Sunday Sip: John 14:27
Need I say more?! 🙂 I want to encourage you, each Sunday, to take the “sip” for this week and really let it soak in. Sip on it daily . . . hourly . . . minute by minute if you need to or can! Wear a beeper/buzzer/timer (or even on your phone or computer)… Continue reading Sunday Sip: John 14:27
OK 2 Be U(nique)!
There is only one you! Did you know that? Of course you did. 🙂 Do you remember when you learned about your unique fingerprints . . . or how about your one-of-a-kind DNA? I know you noticed the differences in everyone’s hair and skin color, height, width, the shape of our eyes, nose, ears, hips… Continue reading OK 2 Be U(nique)!
Sunday Sip: Introduction & Proverbs 14:1
What is a “Sunday Sip” For those that didn’t know – I write another blog called Drink From the Deep. It is a place for anyone to come and find refreshing and “life-giving drinks from the well of God’s love”. I wanted to bring you guys a “sip” each week (a scripture, a word, or… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Introduction & Proverbs 14:1
Welcome to Mothering Matters
In light of the fact that many of you are new to Mothering Matters this week (thanks to the generous Giveaway going on) – I wanted to say . . . My hope and goal with Mothering Matters is to be an encouragement, support and resource for you moms (and dads). Here are some of… Continue reading Welcome to Mothering Matters
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)
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I had wanted to say Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you earlier today, but I ended spending the day preparing to surprise my kids and hubby with a turkey dinner, “fancy” decorations for the table (including the “good” plates and glasses), homemade Valentine’s cards for the kids (that started off going… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)
Are you a Bad Mom? On Mothering Matters Facebook page a few days ago, I asked the question – “What is your biggest fear as a mom?” One mom bravely and honestly responded something I think many (if not most) of us have feared or thought about at one point or another . . .… Continue reading Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)
Happy Birthday Mom!
No – It’s not my mom’s birthday today . . . it’s actually mine. {Yay – Happy Birthday to me! :)} But growing up, I never thought it was right that moms were not celebrated on these special days (and as a mom now – I double that sentiment! :)) What did I do on… Continue reading Happy Birthday Mom!
A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)
You are a GOOD mother! We all have those days when we feel like we’ve “blown it” as a mom. But do you ever have one of those days – or maybe it’s even just a moment – when you realize – you just did something right as a mom – and you feel like… Continue reading A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)
You are LOVED!
“She’ll kill herself trying to earn my love – when it’s hers already.” – Michael Hosea from the book Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers You are LOVED! The quote above hit me this morning as I was listening to this book on CD. You truly are loved . . . . already! There is nothing… Continue reading You are LOVED!