Do you ever look for your phone and discover you are holding it in your hand? Anytime that happens, I scold myself as if I’ve done something terrible. That means I’m human, and I believe God has more compassion for us than we do for ourselves.
Counselor Debbie Wilson chatted with me this week on how God sees his children, and she gave a lovely picture of God caring for us as we grow. She has a terrific blog and even answers questions readers ask, so visit her website.
Our world has changed so dramatically in the last few weeks with the Covid 19 virus. Unfortunately, life brings these unexpected events to us, and some drop us into painful circumstances. But we have hope.
I hosted author Cheri Swalwell this week, and she shared how God walked her through a terrible loss. Her story can guide us as we face the unpleasantness of life.
I remember when my fifth child started to babble, and friends said he’d soon be calling me, “Mommy.” The other four called me already, so I wasn’t anxious for him to talk too. Later, I learned he was autistic spectrum. After that, I felt terrible about wanting him to be quiet.
Being a mom is tough and brings lots of conflicting feelings. Sometimes we feel exhausted.
Michelle Medlock Adams , who is a mom and author, shared help and encouragement this week, plus, she offered 52 gifts on the website she shares with Bethany Jett.
But God.
The uncertainty continues, but God.
The Bible has many “but God” verses, and each tell us that our circumstances DO NOT get the last word. The enemy DOES NOT get the last word. Death and disease DO NOT get the last word. Because there is always, always, always a but God.
Let’s pray… Dear Holy Father, COVID-19 has impacted our world dramatically in the last few weeks, accenting our helplessness and our need for you. Our country must open for business, and yet we fear what might happen when it does. So, we cry to the one who hung the sun and moon in the heavens and flung the stars into space. We know you hold the world together with your power and your eye beholds every event, even the thoughts of our hearts. We pray for your grace and healing on our country. Please draw the wayward to yourself through this crisis. For those of us who know you, guide us like a shepherd and carry the fearful in your arms. Teach us to trust you more. We praise you for what you are going to do. In Jesus name, Amen.
In this month of uncertainty, The One, is certain. May the below Others Centered Calendar Challenge be an encouragement to you and those around you. My team and I pray these prompts get you one step closer toward our God, the Ultimate Father, who controls ALL things.
To download, the May 2020 Others Centered Calendar Challenge, click here.
When I was young, I liked to stay up at night, so Mother couldn’t wake me up the next morning. I’d complain that my breakfast was cold, and she’d say it was because I stayed in bed too long.
Mornings don’t have to be tough. My guest this week was Life Coach Linda Goldfarb. She taught how to motivate your child based on his personality.
Homeschooling involves a lot of work, and teaching a disabled child creates more difficulty, especially when you have other children.
Author Misty Phillip homeschooled her child who had major medical issues that also impacted his education. She disclosed her experiences and explained how she juggled her son’s needs with other problems. She expressed interest in helping other parents, so please feel free to contact her through her website.
Prodigal: One lady told me she wished she had raised fish instead of being a parent. She worked so hard raising her children only to be disappointed when they became adults.
A prodigal brings blinding heartache and a lot of problems. For moms who navigate this, I brought author Lori Wildenberg to give advice. She wrote: Messy Journey: How Grace and Truth Offer the Prodigal a Way Home.
You can find Lori on Facebook where she sponsors a group and podcast called Moms Together.
While our nation pauses for this nasty virus, we’ll still be celebrating Easter, which is the most important holiday of the year. Praise God, we serve a risen Savior, not one made of wood or stone.
Author Terri Gillespie offered wonderful images from Passover to share with your family.
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
With Covid-19 racing across our nation, homeschool moms need a plan to teach if they get sick. My guest this week, Judy R Slegh, offered great ideas to keep your kids learning when you aren’t 100%.
In this new month of uncertainty, The One, is certain. As we do each month, let’s start with prayer, and choose to believe that He is in control of all things… Dear Abba Father, how desperately we need you in this time of upheaval. I pray for those suffering with COVID-19 and for the doctors and nurses who are overwhelmed with patients. Grant first responders grace and stamina as they care for our people and please restore the financial structure of our nation. Dear Father, use this crisis to realign our hearts with yours. I praise you I can be confident in my heavenly home even in chaos. I am grateful I serve a risen Savior, not a god made of stone or a figment of my imagination. The great I AM is my Father. Jesus is risen. He is risen, indeed. In Jesus name, Amen.
Our mission: Be intentional to “bloom” for Jesus. May the below Others Centered Calendar Challenge be an encouragement to you and those around you. My team and I pray these prompts get you one step closer toward our God, the Ultimate Father.
To download, the April 2020 Others Centered Calendar Challenge, click here.