How do you sum up your vocation as a mom? What's the purpose of it all? Sometimes I go through patches where life seems very reactionary. Maybe a few weeks of passing around the flu to each family member. Or holidays come around, and I'm chasing my tail and the bottom of … [Read more...]
Why is motherhood so challenging?
Motherhood isn't always hard. So much of the time it's breathtakingly beautiful. It's sweet, vulnerable and gentle. It's often hilarious. Motherhood is an out and out privilege. A precious gift from the Lord. But I know there is more to be said … [Read more...]
Treasure in jars of clay – does this make you a better mom?
"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." 2 Corinthians 4:7 Anyone else a jar of clay? Any others moms ever felt like they are a jar of clay? I know I do. We've had a week of colds, … [Read more...]
Because sometimes we do lose heart…
"Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart." I've been reflecting on 2 Corinthians 4:1, and how it applies to motherhood. I know Paul was talking about his ministry sharing Jesus with Gentiles. But it got me thinking about how … [Read more...]
Motherhood is physical. And spiritual and emotional, but also physical.
When I first became a mom, I was shocked at how physical my life had become. First of all, pregnancy. It's amazing, miraculous. Hormonal. Uncomfortable. Labor, birth, recovery... Yep, very physical situations. I've never been very good at accepting physical limitations … [Read more...]
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