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. …
Bible and Breakfast Challenge: Day 7
You’re going to love today’s breakfast. And Bible. So if you were thinking of skipping it, don’t. Just sayin’. Today’s featured guest is Wendy Brunner. Wendy has become such a dear friend to me over the past year, as we’ve walked with each other through the process of writing and publishing our books (her Triggers book has changed families forever. …
When You Feel Stuck in the Dark Ages of Motherhood…
It’s my joy to welcome Wendy Speake to my blog today. I met Wendy at a blogging conference last year and she immediately embraced me and welcomed me as a creative sister. Over the past months of writing my own book, Wendy has cheered for me and counseled me and prayed for me in ways that make me eternally grateful. Her friendship …
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 …