Some days, you don’t even want to try. You don’t feel like meal planning or practicing self-control or choosing the salad over fries. You may be discouraged a recent slip-up or the tight fit of your skinny jeans. It’s easy to believe that this food addiction that has haunted you for so long is just part of you, that it’s …
Have you ever hit the middle of the afternoon and felt the munchies monster attack? I know I have. And even though I may have had a healthy lunch, and even though I was planning a healthy dinner, those cravings can be enough to derail the rest of my day. (Anyone else?) So I wrote this prayer for me and …
Do you ever feel like you’re too busy to pray? The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing, but how often do we wake up late and rush through our morning routine before we have the chance to start our day with God? In my house, that happens more often than I care to admit. And while daily devotions are …
“From this day on, I no longer have a daughter.” His words sank, deep like pebbles to the bottom of a pool. There are things I wish I could forget. Words flung out like spears, trying to pin me to the wall. Looks that shot daggers and pierced my heart. Promises broken and dreams shattered. These memories I carry deep …
Today I’m sharing a guest post from Amber Lia, coauthor of Triggers, Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses (affiliate link). I got to read a pre-release copy of Triggers, and it’s an excellent resource for any mom who feels out-of-control with her emotions but wants to show God’s love and patience with their children instead. I hope you enjoy this post! …