Suffering with hope

Trusting Our Shepherd in the Darkness

Encouragement for Today: If today feels dark and difficult, know that Jesus walks with you through it and the light will dawn again. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4-5)… Continue reading Trusting Our Shepherd in the Darkness

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He Gives More Grace

The time has finally arrived! He Gives More Grace: 30 Hope-Filled Reflections for the Ups and Downs of Motherhood (Daily devotions for moms/ mums with children of all ages) is now up for pre-order and will release in just a few months! Are you a mom? Do you have a mom? Do you know a… Continue reading He Gives More Grace

Suffering with hope

Motherhood – Learning to Rest in the In-between, Unfinished, and Unknown

As Mother's Day approaches, I've been thinking a lot about how much the journey of motherhood is one of always living in the in-between, unfinished, and unknown.  As soon as we put away the vacuum, a child spills their lunch. As soon as the laundry is folded, it's back in the hamper. As soon as… Continue reading Motherhood – Learning to Rest in the In-between, Unfinished, and Unknown

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Social Media and the Trap of Comparison for Women

Some days, I love social media. Other days, I’d be perfectly fine if it disappeared into oblivion.  On one hand, it allows us the privilege of getting to know sisters-in-Christ from all over the world, spur one another on, be able to share gospel hope with those we’d never cross paths with otherwise, and be… Continue reading Social Media and the Trap of Comparison for Women

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Comfort In The Dark

Some days my daughter's eyes visibly widen and her brow furrows as she searches my face to learn the answer to her pressing question. I can feel it coming before the words leave her mouth: “Are you ok mum?” she quizzes me, her face just centimetres from my own. “Do you need to go to… Continue reading Comfort In The Dark

Hope When It Hurts, Parenting

The God Who Sees

I was determined to make it to bible study that morning. Every time Wednesday rolled around, it was inevitable that world war III would erupt in our home, making it nearly impossible to even get dressed, let alone make it to bible study on time. But that morning I woke up with resolve, determined to… Continue reading The God Who Sees

Parenting, Suffering with hope

Gospel Hope For a Weary Mom

I rose before the sun and made my coffee, desperate for time in God’s Word before the day’s chaos erupted in my home. I was emotionally weary and physically exhausted, but was determined to start my day off with what I knew I needed most - time with the Lord. So I grabbed my Bible,… Continue reading Gospel Hope For a Weary Mom

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Celebrating the Author of Life

I was scrolling through old photos with my youngest and we came across this ultrasound picture when he was between 20 - 30 weeks gestation. I was suddenly struck with the fact that at this point, he was already sucking the two middle fingers that he still sucks today. Much of the world would not… Continue reading Celebrating the Author of Life

Parenting

Gospel Hope For a Weary Mom

I rose before the sun and made my coffee, desperate for time in God’s Word before the day’s chaos erupted in my home. I was emotionally weary and physically exhausted, but was determined to start my day off with what I knew I needed most - time with the Lord. So I grabbed my Bible,… Continue reading Gospel Hope For a Weary Mom

Desiring God Posts, Parenting, Suffering with hope

Weak Moms, Strong God

Mother’s Day can be painful. I often look at my children and feel crushed by the weight of responsibility to raise them with the obstacles we face. Living with Lyme Disease makes motherhood physically painful, and having passed Lyme on to my four children is emotionally painful. Our circumstances often feel overwhelming and impossible to… Continue reading Weak Moms, Strong God