To all my young mama friends out there, stay the course. Look at how faithfully God has loved you in all of your mess and reflect that love to your beautiful little tantrum monsters.
Advent Love and Christmas Cookies
This love does not stop at the manger. We are called to carry it to this broken world in every season and in every moment. Let us proclaim the glorious news of our Savior!
A Love None Can Comprehend
The manger heralded the arrival of God’s love on earth, a love that none could comprehend.
Resting in Advent Peace
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Advent Peace for a Broken World
It is in the world’s brokenness that the light of Advent peace shines bright.
Advent Peace in Uncertain Times
I am certain these uncertain days will become a distant memory as we begin our eternity in glorious presence of our King.
Advent Peace for the Anxious Heart
In a world where a thousand fears and worries clamor for our heart’s attention, consider Jesus. Set your minds and hearts on him.
Advent Peace when Life is Loud
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
Advent Peace in Holiday Busyness
The peace with God that we were given so long ago is worth celebrating! But we would be wise to not let the busyness our celebrating can create overshadow the gift we’ve been given.
A Peace Beyond Understanding
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Resting in Advent Hope
May God refresh your hearts today with the unshakable, never failing, eternal hope he gifted us with the birth of his Son.
Advent Hope in Christmas Carols
Don’t miss the wonder in these songs this season. Let them turn your heart towards the manger that held the Savior of the world. Let them spur you on to worship our glorious King.
Advent Hope in Unmet Expectations
In this season of expectation, let your excitement grow as wildly as it can. Look back at the majesty at the manger and look towards the glorious future we’ve been promised. What hope the believer has been given!
Advent Hope in the Little Years
Sleep deprivation, tantrums, fussiness, discipline - the hope we find in the gospel is sufficient for it all.
Advent Hope in Holiday Grief
In all our sorrows and suffering, we can find ultimate comfort through Christ. God meets us in our deepest need and provides a safe refuge we can run to, strong enough to withstand the rage of our life’s storms.
Advent Hope in Our Mundane Moments
It is tempting to begrudge the mundaneness we walk through. But remember that God chose an incredibly mundane backdrop to reveal his glorious, wondrous, plan.
Hope: The Heart of the Holiday
Enjoy those matching pj sets. Cozy up with hot chocolate and the latest wonderfully cheesy Hallmark movie. Sing the carols, look at the lights, give gifts - but my challenge to you this Advent season is pause daily (yes DAILY!) and return your sights to the heart of this holiday.
5 Scriptures to Cultivate Gratitude
The gospel is glorious. Take some time this week and forever (but seriously) to reflect on these passages. Let the truth of His word drive you to worship.
Diaper Changes and The Grace of God
No matter what your day to day looks like, remind yourself of the grace of God. He has met our rebellion with rescue and sustains us in every thing we walk through.
Family Worship with Toddlers
It isn’t pretty. It isn’t perfect. But it is completely worthwhile.