How To Live Out Your Dream As A Stay-At-Home Mommy It all started in 2003….God set a dream in my heart that I didn’t even think twice about not implementing. You see, I’ve struggled over the years with other “Dreams” that have come in and out of my heart because I was never sure if it was God telling me to go forward or not, so most of the time I’ve shrugged it off and moved on, till I started {Read More}
Mommy Guilt or Pride?
Mommy Guilt or Pride? People using the phrase “mommy guilt” is every present in this culture as a feeling of guilt when they perceive they aren’t being the best they can be, or are doing life differently than other moms. I was having a conversation the other day with my husband about this; he simple said “that’s not guilt, that’s pride.” Ouch! That was painful and convicting for me to say the least. There is SO much pressure on {Read More}
Giving Everyday Tasks Meaning
Giving Everyday Tasks Meaning Photography By: Kasia Sutton Photography Is your “Mommy” To-Do list overwhelming ? Do you ever feel that your work at home is meaningless in the grand scheme of life, so you just put off doing them. For instance, I would rather play with my kids, then fold that HUGE pile of clothes in my laundry basket or prep food (chop vegetables and marinate chicken) for tonight’s dinner. Tasks that may overwhelm you: cleaning toilets ironing scrubbing {Read More}
Showing Grace To Our Children
Grace we expect it, but how often do we extend it to our families…… I began reading the book of Exodus in the Bible a few weeks ago. As I was having my quiet time alone with God this morning, He spoke to me clearly about grace. I tend to pray daily and ask God to have grace on me with different situations because I’m not perfect and tend to mess up in just about every area of my life. {Read More}
Becoming A Woman Of Excellence
Becoming A Woman Of Excellence – Not Perfect ! Okay – Let’s be real here for a minute! Honestly, I have to admit that becoming a woman of excellence in everything that I do is truly a daily struggle. I am teaching myself that excellence does not mean perfection. Let me repeat – Excellence does not mean you have to be perfect! This is a HUGE struggle for me! I know that you might be wondering “Why in the world {Read More}
Excuses, Excuses…
Excuses, Excuses….We are all good at making them! I have a 10 month old and a 2.5 year old, so I’m pretty busy these days. I could say that having two little ones gives me an excuse to have an messy home, but it does not. I may not be the best cook in the world (still working on this one) or fabulous homemaker, but you will always find my home clean. I strive for excellence – not perfection. {Read More}