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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, During this fall season, once again, the climate shifts and I am reminded that nothing on earth stays the same. I never liked change as a young mom; I found it too disruptive in my family’s routine, however, change is like an avalanche – impossible to hold back. I’ve learned, despite what is […]
Dear Mom, Perhaps you are going in all different directions – exhausted, discouraged and overwhelmed. Sweet mom, slow down. You will fall apart unless you take a moment to recoup each day. Turn your phone over, make a cup of tea and stop. Breathe. Pick up your Bible and read a verse. Pray. You pour […]
Dear Mom, Sometimes we walk by faith; like flying through clouds in an aircraft. All of the sudden the blue sky is gone and we cannot see a thing but white mist. What if we started to doubt the route and considered asking the attendant to explain where we’re going – oh sweet mom, you […]
Dear Mom, You can never rise above your character sweet mom. Your husband and kids know who you really are; whew, scary isn’t it? There’s never any faking it at home! I know as mothers, we want to do the best for our families and I also know, it is hard to keep it together […]
When you get married you have these lofty thoughts on what marriage will be like. Cooking beautiful 4 course candlelight dinners – you’ve found each other and whew – off you go … I too had the same thoughts decades ago and still remember this incident which was a … Random Act of Kindness I […]