Why is making friends as an adult so awkward? You know what I'm talking about... Have you ever walked into a womenâs event or Bible study, spotted an open seat⌠and immediately worried, âWill they think Iâm weird if I sit there?â Or maybe you finally worked up the courage to text another mom to hang out⌠and then reread the message ten times before sending it. (And she didnât respond right away? Instant spiral.) Or maybe youâve reached out before, tried to be friendly, tried to make plansâŚ...
21 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
I have an exciting announcement! The Equipping Godly Women podcast is officially BACK! And honestly? It just feels good to say that out loud. Iâve missed having a place where we can have REAL conversations about the hard, messy, oh-good-grief-what-now parts of life that every Christian mom deals with⌠but nobody wants to admit out loud. Each week, weâll be diving into thought-provoking, perspective-shifting conversations that'll make you think, âOh wow⌠Iâve never heard it explained like that...
28 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
Confession time: I hate shopping. đ As in⌠I would genuinely rather wear my teenage son's hand-me-down clothes with holes in them than spend a single afternoon trying to find something new I actually like. And Christmas shopping? Even worse. Especially when youâre buying for someone else and thinking, âWill they even like this??â I do not have hours to scroll Amazon hoping the perfect gift magically appears. (My sisters-in-law literally send me Amazon links for their kidsâwhich is AMAZING....
30 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
The last couple of years have been... crazy. Two of my immediate family members experienced sudden, unexplained physical conditions that left that temporarily practically bedridden. Around the same time, I got pregnant with our 4th baby (unexpectedly) and was so sick I couldn't even walk. Fun times. So this past Spring, I decided to get a "real" job to help pay off all these fun new (and expensive) medical bills we suddenly accumulated. I got an amazing job I was REALLY excited about. I...
about 1 month ago â˘Â 2 min read
Back-to-school season always feels like a whirlwind, doesnât it? âď¸ Whether your children are heading off to the classroom each morning or youâre teaching them right at your kitchen table, one thingâs the same: You want your kids to succeed without adding more stress to your already full plate. If that's you, I have something that will help: Reading Eggsâ new Homeschool Max program. Itâs designed for homeschool families, but honestly, itâs a total win for any busy mom who wants to give her...
4 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
As a new school year begins, weâre busy gathering supplies, packing backpacks, and preparing our children for the days ahead. But in all the hustle, itâs easy to forget that the most important thing we can equip our kids with isnât found on a supply list â itâs Godâs Word hidden in their hearts. Scripture memory gives our kids something far more valuable than pencils and notebooks: A foundation of truth in a world filled with confusing messages Comfort and strength when they face challenges...
4 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Whether your kids are homeschooled, headed back to a traditional classroom, or somewhere in between, one thingâs for sure: You want your kids to succeed. So when today's email sponsor, Reading Eggs, reached out and asked if Iâd help spread the word about their brand-new homeschool platform, I was excited to share it with you! Homeschool Max is Reading Eggsâ all-in-one homeschool platform designed to give parents everything they need to confidently teach reading, language arts, and math at...
5 months ago â˘Â 3 min read
With children all over the country headed back to school this month, now is the perfect time to take a pause and say a prayer for the teachers, students, and everyone headed back to the classroom this year. Not sure what to pray? Here's a prayer to get you started... p.s. You can pray this prayer whether you have children at home or not! Dear God, Thank You so much that we live in a country where our children can receive an education and pursue endless opportunities. As this school year...
5 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Earlier this week, I got in a good habit of waking up early before the kids so I could get some work done in the peace and quiet -- and it's a good thing I did! Because once 9am rolled around, the chaos started in STRONG. One kiddo woke up with pink eye. The baby woke up ready to nurse. The dog got into some overgrown plants and was covered with burrs. And right as this was all happening, a neighborhood friend rang the doorbell as one of my other kids headed out to the park... Let's just say,...
5 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
