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Avoid the pitfall of comparing for no two journeys are the same. Sweet mom, if you have been thinking someone’s life looks easier than yours, do not be deceived. There are always things you know nothing about. Settle into God’s will for your life and be content. Comparing how we look, or our husband to theirs, or our family, or our home… is just not wise.
We do not dare … compare ourselves… when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. (2 Corinthians 10:12, NIV)
Dear Mom, There were many times, in my decades of mothering five children, that I didn’t know what to do. Thankfully, I knew, who did know. At this point, I would climb the stairs to my bedroom, close the door, fall on my knees and cry out to my Heavenly Father. “Dear God, I have […]
Dear Mom, A tide is a fascinating occurrence. Every few hours enormous amounts of water, simply ebbs and flows. This phenomenon parallels with our everyday life, we too, have high and low tides. However, just as marine life swims deeper when the tide is receding, so you must stay aware of changes and adjust as […]
Dear Mom, God is the mender of broken hearts. In fact, the Bible says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Is there a ‘heart wound’ that you need healed today? God knew there would be situations in life that would cripple us, and He knew we would need a healer. Jesus soothes […]
Dear Mom, On occasion, God allows puzzling circumstances to occur in our lives. Queen Esther in the Bible is a perfect example. Armed with courage and steadfast faith, she trusted God, even when she did not understand His ways. God knows all things, and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we can […]
Dear Mom, Moving. What a chore. No doubt, you have had your share of packing up and moving – most of us have! What a nuisance. However, I have good news. When Jesus comes again, there will be no more packing. He said, “I will come in the twinkling of an eye.” We’ll just leave […]