Paul says to “throw off everything that hinders us and the sin that so easily entangles us” (Hebrews 12.1 NIV). Every day we have a chance to renew our mind in Christ. This allows Him to take all that hinders us so we can run “the race marked for us.” These hinders become sin that […]
How to Be a Good Mom: A Biblical Perspective
After waiting years to become a mother, I remember introducing my son to family and friends and desperately waiting for them to say, “You’re such a good mom!” Mentally, I knew that what makes a good mom is not the approval of others, but seeking affirmation was my way of proving to myself that I […]
Life-Changing Self Care for Moms who Crave Me Time
I’m not gonna lie, I’ve been stressed lately. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, I feel like I’m facing new expectations and a fuller calendar than the month before. When I get this frazzled, if I haven’t paid attention to my little self-care for moms list, the end result is not […]
7 Ways to Improve Spiritual Health in 2019
As 2019 begins there are various goals you may want to accomplish for your physical health, but what about improving spiritual health? There are things we must do to achieve our physical health goals. We hit the gym, give up sweets, cook and eat clean or start a healthy regimen of activity to rev up […]
Why Internet Evangelism Needs to Be a Church Priority
It seems that in today’s crazy, busy mindset, church attendance seems to be on the decline. As a result, more and more people are losing out on the opportunity to hear about the wonderful life that Jesus offers. Internet evangelism is the key to reaching more people for Christ around the world. Sharing the gospel […]
New Mom Anxiety: Three Truths to Find Hope and Peace
New mom anxiety, especially first-time mom anxiety, is often joked about. People characterize the helicopter parent, the worried mom who never lets her child out of her sight, as someone who just needs to let go. Many new moms, however, experience legitimate fears. During both an adoption and a pregnancy, I found myself plagued by […]