How to say YES to the Unknowns – Foster Care & Adoption
The unknowns of foster care The unknowns of foster care are one of the biggest hurdles that prevent people from becoming foster parents. The other is the fear of getting “too attached” and having to say goodbye. I will save the latter for another post. When we started the foster parenting process, we knew one […]
Identity in Christ, Know Your Worth – Episode 2
When I Became a Mother… I know when I became a mother, I kind of lost my identity. Things that used to matter so much no longer did. As I adjusted to motherhood and later foster motherhood, I struggled with feelings of overwhelm and not knowing how to fix it because I was still figuring […]
Focus on Your Blessings – Episode 3
Start each day with a grateful heart. No matter your circumstances there is always something to be grateful for. God demands our praise and praise starts with recognizing our blessings. We live in this culture that tells us we are not enough, what we look like is not good enough, what we know is not […]
Lukewarm Christian Motherhood – Episode 4
Lukewarm Christian Motherhood I have been a Christian since I was 18 years old. I wish I could say that I have always put the Lord first but the truth is my early years as a Christian looked a lot like my years before becoming saved except I went to church on Sundays. I was […]
Motherhood in the Bible – Episode 5
Marriage, Momming and Managing the Home. The Bible has a lot to say about motherhood. When we become mothers we all of a sudden have a new priority. These tiny humans cannot survive without us. That holds huge weight and responsibility. Part of us just naturally gives up so much of ourselves. Its just how […]
Self Care Strategies – Self Care, Spirit Care and Soul Care – Episode 6
Let’s talk about self care strategies vs soul care strategies today! Self care is one off the most common uttered phrases in millennial motherhood. Our culture is going a mile a minute and due to the explosion of social media we are comparing ourselves and our lives to many other moms. It’s exhausting. It’s not […]
The Proverbs 31 Woman – Episode 7
When I read this passage of scripture about the Proverbs 31 woman, I feel encouraged and convicted all at once. I mean, she sounds like the most beautiful, productive, hardworking woman. She sounds like she is adored by those closest to her. She also sounds a bit unattainable and like a little bit of a […]
Foster Parenting 101 – Feeling Guilty About Saying No to a Placement
We had to say no… It was hard and I hated doing it, but it was easier then it was in the past. After 4 years of being a foster parent I have realized a few things that have made saying no a bit easier. Not easy that’s for sure, I mean it is a […]
Motherhood, Materialism, and Minimalism God’s Way Episode 8
Motherhood, Materialism and Minimalism God’s Way. My husband rolled his eyes at me for what seemed like the 100th time that month. I was feeling resentment towards him trying to micromanage every purchase I made. I mean I worked too, I deserve to buy that new home decor item and to add to my children’s […]
Faith and Minimalism with Dawn from the Minimal Mom Episode 9
Let’s talk about faith and minimalism and implementing minimalism in our families and our home. In today’s podcast we are chatting with Dawn from the Minimal Mom. Dawn is a wealth of knowledge on family minimalism. She is passionate about helping other moms find solutions to living more simply. Dawn Shares this Bible Verse 1 […]