Today is Always the Beginning

This is the first day of the rest of your life. The melody plays in my mind all day, as I wash dishes, wipe cherry juice of a tiny chin, and wonder what I’m going to do with all that zucchini. Day after day, week after week, life blends together and it can pass me by. Those lofty goals I …

Encouraging Verses for Moms

20 Encouraging Scriptures for Moms

Every mom needs a pick-me-up when times get tough. Lean into Scripture with these perfect selections to encourage your heart. Plus, get a printable pack of these verses to stick above the sink, on your dashboard, and in your wallet! Some of them are your typical Mother’s Day verses, while others are not, but apply wonderfully to the multi-tasking role we’re …

Don’t Discount the Blooms

Look at her. Stop. And look. Marvel at her velvety petals, the delicate pink blushing from core to margins. Smile at her beautiful simplicity. The cherry blossom. She is a simple bloom but one of my favorites every year, heralding the coming of summer, the promise of pleasing fruit. Had God been concerned simply with the end result, He would …

When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong

Hello friends! Before we jump into #fmfparty fun, I’d like to take a moment to invite you to share your story with OneThingAlone readers. Has God done something amazing in your life? Do you have an encouraging word to share? If so, check out the guest post guidelines. We’re waiting to hear your story. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The captain surveyed the players …