Mama Musings: I Accomplished “nothing”

The title of this post isn’t some shiny clickbait, it’s how I was actually feeling. As a mom with 4 young children, it’s easy to feel like I spend tons of time and energy doing things, yet somehow accomplishing very little. Plus, if you know me, you know I often think I can fit about … Read more

Mama Musings: The House on Sleepy Hollow

stream and trees

A reel plays in my head, of a house by a stream; The place sent to realize a decade of dreams. Several kids play in the snow or the sun. My work is not stressful, though it’s never quite done. The house is apart from the city’s scurry, the mountain’s protection dispelling most worries. The … Read more

Mama Musings: Shoot For the Moon

It’s 10:24 pm and I am supposed to get myself to bed in the nine o’clock hour to keep my goals coming along nicely. I just feel kind of heartsick tonight. I’m a morning person all the way, and each morning as I begin the work of the day I have this light-filled, uplifting vision of all of the things I will do and be…

Mama Musings: When Heaven Delivered Dinner

One of my favored affirmations is “I have limitless resources to support me”. Knowing that God has limitless resources, and He is willing to support me, is what makes this statement true. I often find comfort in the phrase, but one night last week it didn’t resonate in the same way. I wasn’t feeling great … Read more

Mama Musings: Relying on the Lord

I have been back at a “favored” sin–the one where I run before the Lord and rely solely on myself. When things feel urgent, balance can become a thing of the past, like staying up way too late last night to finish the post I was working on. I wanted to finish it so badly … Read more