Have you ever had one of those days when you’re physically exhausted after a full day of activity yet you simply cannot fall asleep? You crawl into your cozy bed hoping to drift off into a night filled with sweet slumbers – but as soon as your head hits the pillow, you find yourself wide-eyed…
God’s Words of Life for Mothers: On Worry
Bible Verses Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has…
Do Our Kids Know How Adored They Are by God?
As parents, we constantly strive to raise emotionally healthy children, don’t we? We do our best to provide our kids with safe, stable and supportive home environments where words of love are spoken, acts of kindness are practiced daily, and mercy, grace, and forgiveness flow freely. We make it our parental priority to tend…
Prayer, Not Despair
Editor’s note: It feels like our world needs prayer now more than ever – we’re constantly hearing of natural disasters, social unrest, and political division. Even when we pray, anxiety can take over our minds when we give into our stresses. If you could use some more calm, we invite you to download our FREE…
Desperate for Reassurance
Whatever is true… think about such things… And the God of peace will be with you. — Philippians 4:8b, Philippians 4:9b (NIV) If you’ve ever heard me give my testimony, you know part of what I share is being a little girl twirling around next to my daddy, wishing I could know that he loved…
Allow Yourself to Rest
Allow Rest Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7 You need to rest, but you keep pressing forward, hoping that somehow, someday you’ll catch up on your sleep. But how long have you been telling yourself you’ll rest, only to find that — months later — you’re…
Be Anxious for Nothing
Morning The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him. Praise the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good, for His mercy endures forever. • God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. • I will say of the Lord, “He is my…
Tweens in Transition: How To Find Peace When Your World Is Falling Apart
Have you ever experienced an earthquake? The first time the earth trembled beneath my feet was in the most unlikely of places: the normally tranquil island of St. Maarten! I was in a quaint shop – one filled with pristine shelves lined with lovely glass trinkets – when the ground began to rumble beneath my…
Oh, Taste and See That the Lord Is Good
Morning The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him. Praise the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good, for His mercy endures forever. • God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. • I will say of the Lord,…
Rest in the Deep Assurance
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7 REST in the deep assurance of My unfailing Love. Let your body, mind, and spirit relax in My Presence. Release into My care anything that is troubling you, so that you can focus your full attention on Me. Be awed by the…