Days after my daughter was born, I settled into bed, hoping to get some sleep. Just as I began drifting off, however, I was jolted awake by a baby’s cry. I shot up and peered over my daughter's bassinet. She was fast asleep, gently sucking her paci. As I laid back down, I heard it again. A baby was definitely crying…and it was coming from our den. I threw back the covers and stormed down the hall. As the baby's cries reached a crescendo, so did my anxiety. When I reached the den, I saw my ... VIEW POST
Luke 7:13- When Compassion Compels
Psalm 23:6- The Lingering Scent of Love
As a little girl, I loved watching my mom get dressed for a fancy night out. I would sit on her bathroom counter, chatting away as she applied her makeup, chose her jewelry, and slipped on her dress. As a finishing touch, she would always spritz on her favorite perfume. Once dressed, she would walk around the house, gathering her things and greeting the babysitter before kissing me goodnight for the evening. I missed her so much once she left, but I took comfort in the lingering scent ... VIEW POST
Ephesians 1:14- Live Chosen
“Mom, I wasn’t invited to the sleepover!” My daughter's gray eyes shimmered, as tear after tear spilled down her cheeks. We are in the thick of friend drama right now, and as hard as it was to go through as a kid, it’s even harder as a mom. Watching my sweet girl battle with insecurity and wondering why she wasn’t chosen breaks my heart. As I listened and processed through the situation with her, a resolution crystallized in my heart: I will be the voice of truth in her life. When the ... VIEW POST
