Would you consider yourself to be a patient person? I used to think I had a lot of patience… and then I had kids. Honestly, motherhood has been the most humbling thing in my life. I didn’t think I was selfish… until I had kids. I didn’t think I was anxious… until I had kids. I didn’t think I was …
8 Powerful Prayers for Our Daughters
Do you ever find yourself repeating the same things over and over again in your prayers for your daughters? Ever since we found out we were expecting our daughter, my husband and I began praying with her (almost) every night, even from the womb. It’s become a comforting ritual at the end of the day, a chance to quiet our …
What to Say When Your Kids Do Wrong
I’m thrilled to invite my good friend Wendy Speake over into my virtual living room today here at One Thing Alone Ministries. More than once, I’ve texted Wendy to ask for prayer and wisdom. “My daughter is doing X. How do I respond in love?” And without fail, Wendy always offered words of wisdom that pointed to the Living Word. …
Facing Our Fears in Motherhood
“Are you scared?” I was taken aback by his question. Scared? Of what? “Of anything,” he answered. I had just shared my due date with a new class of trainees. “He has three boys,” another new hire volunteered. So fear is to be expected, I reasoned. I’m just about to face the most frightening experience in Of course I was …
How to Do Bible Study and Prayer Without Losing Lots of Sleep
I’m excited to invite Courtney on my blog today. We’ve known each other since our college years, and her sincere love for Jesus and desire to honor Him with her life have impressed on me a deep respect for her. I know you will be blessed as she shares with us today. Do you feel like you just don’t have …