Encouragement and Support for Christian Stay-at-Home Mothers
How can we parent in faith not fear when the world seems bent on attacking our children? The evil one is very busy and seems to be on a roll these days, aided by the world wide web, trying to get our children every which way he can. And because it gets really overwhelming, it is really easy to slip into parenting from fear and not faith. How can we not do that? Read more…
“Thank You!” Two words that can make or break one’s day. But so rarely heard or expressed these days. Why is this so? Is this simple act of courtesy no longer taught at home or at school? Moms, let us make it a point to teach our children to express gratitude to all who render acts of service to us, paid or not. And let us not just pay lip service but model it for our children as well. Read more…
How much are you willing to work for and pay the cost of success? Because success (no matter how you define it) does not just drop on our laps. We have to work for it. And depending on how we define success, some of us have to work very hard and endure many things before we get to achieve it. Should that be how we spend our time? Read more…
I have been a bit slow in learning that not all who ask for help want it. You may know this already then my reminder to you would be don’t get caught up in their drama or pity parties. Be wise and discerning before offering help. Our time and energy are limited. Read more…
Being consistent is hard. There are many things we are able to force ourselves to do if it is a one-off project. But to consistently do something is where many of us fail. Such as exercising or reading the Bible daily. Even when it is for the good of our children such as reading aloud to them daily, we fail or forget. But there is a simple resource that can help you achieve your goals – Habit Trackers. Read more…
Letting go and trusting God is critical if we want our faith to grow. Be encouraged, however, to remember that having the faith to trust God is not an overnight thing or even a one-time thing. It is instead, a process. As we get to know Him more and better, our trust in Him naturally increases. Read more…
It is trendy to be minimalistic these days. You could say that I am a minimalist, a ruthless one even. But it is not by choice. Because it is actually easier to just let stuff accumulate than have to decide what to keep or throw. So I press on. If you are an aspiring minimalist but are feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the task, let me share how we can do this and keep our homes clutter-free. Let’s go! Read more…
As we head towards 31st December, many are talking about reviewing the year that is winding down and setting goals to prepare for the year ahead. Are you caught up in it, too? Goals are good because we all know that if we do not aim for anything, we will hit it every time. But what should our goals be? As you sit and write out your goals, do not forget this important piece of your goal setting plan. Read more…
Change. Something inevitable and yet almost always dreaded. A lot of times we resist change because of the fear of the unknown and, dare I say it?… laziness! Coz we hate to have to learn something new – right? But we need to embrace change since it is inevitable as long as we are living this side of Heaven. But how? Read more…
I nearly stopped blogging. Until God spoke to me about His assignment for me. TWICE. Are you like me, feeling discouraged and a little burnt out while on assignment from the Lord? Before you give up, go back to the Lord. Ask Him if this is indeed your assignment for the season. And if so, to empower you with His holy Spirit power to press on. Never give up before checking in with Him. Read more…