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
Tag: Devotionals
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 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!
Parenting is Hard
Raising teenagers is like nailing Jello to the wall. – Anonymous Parenting is hard. I think it was God’s sneaky way of letting us experience just what He goes through in raising all of us! Today I learned we are a lot like teenagers in our relationship with God . . . we ask Him… Continue reading Parenting is Hard
The Peaceful Mom: Becoming Despearate
I just HAD to share this with you today! I posted it at Drink from the Deep as well – but thought it definitely applied to us as mom’s – whether you have struggled with postpartum depression, or just other dark/depressed times in your life. Kimberlee – over at The Peaceful Mom – has written… Continue reading The Peaceful Mom: Becoming Despearate
Not as you planned? . . .This too shall pass
Good Morning Moms! Or – Good Afternoon or Good Evening (depending on when you read this)! 🙂 I pray your weekend is going well! Mine isn’t quite going as planned (nor is the weather! Yuck – dreary, rainy and cold! Add onto it, sick kids, hubby gone, and a tired mama!) But I wanted to… Continue reading Not as you planned? . . .This too shall pass
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!
"My Favrit Book . . ."
I just had to post this! My 6 year old, 1st grader, had to write (in public school) about his favorite book. The above pictures are what he wrote! You go son!! 🙂 Here is what it says: “My favrit book is the Bible. It tells abot holy stuf. It has a old tesment and… Continue reading "My Favrit Book . . ."
Your Father’s Love
(I posted this on my other blog – Drink from the Deep – and felt I should post it here as well.) I can’t begin to explain or tell you how much I desire for each of you to fully know and understand the love that our heavenly Father has for each of you .… Continue reading Your Father’s Love
Spiritual Cavities?
I HATE going to the dentist! First there’s the fear of having cavities – (which is really a fear of the Novocaine and drill to take care of the cavities . . . but that’s another story to tell you! Plus – I don’t think there’s any more room in my mouth for cavities to… Continue reading Spiritual Cavities?
Riding the Waves
Check out my post today on my other blog – Drink From the Deep. Just want to encourage you not only in mothering, but in life in general! Blessings!
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
Out of the mouth of babes!
I just had to share this! This was an email from my sister-in-law with her daughter (my niece). Out of the mouth of babes!Last night, I was reading through one of my theology books (Karl Barth’s – God Here And Now) and Gracie was snacking at the table across from me. She paused and asked… Continue reading Out of the mouth of babes!
Drink from the Deep
I just wanted to let you know that I have finally started a new blog (YES – another one!) that I have felt like I was supposed to start for awhile. It’s called “Drink from the Deep“. God has been telling me to “say what I tell you to say Lori”. So I am. I’m… Continue reading Drink from the Deep
House Maintenance
What a week! Normally I look forward to when my husband has a business trip. . . . . . . now, that didn’t sound right! 🙂 Let me explain . . . I have 5 kids – ages 4 through 13 – I have 1 husband – and thankfully we are down to just… Continue reading House Maintenance