When motherhood doesn’t feel “enough”

Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling purposeless? Me too…especially when the week has been tough and life feels mundane. Recently, I’ve been really praying to the Lord about wanting to feel excited again when I wake up and look at motherhood with satisfaction and contentment.  I thinkContinue Reading…

For the Mom Searching for Joy

Listen here on the podcast. “God, why am I lacking joy?” I prayed.  “Because you have yet to pursue joy right where you are.” was His response.  “Oh Lord, how you humble me.”  Too often I look for joy outside of where I am. Anyone else? I often buy theContinue Reading…

From Unseen and Tired, to fully known and strong

Listen Here on the Podcast “This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. You said, `No, we will flee on horses. ‘ Therefore you willContinue Reading…

My heart and My homeschool: Wrapping Up Our First Year

The Conversation “Jill, I want you to homeschool,” the voice said that whispered to my heart. “Oh no.” I thought to myself.  I knew this voice and it’s one that will not let up until I give in. “B-b-but Lord. Why?!  It’s hard enough being a mom and I wasContinue Reading…

Wake Up for Your Life and Not to It

“Wake up for your life and not to your life.”- Kat Lee (Titus 2 Minute Podcast) I was listening to a podcast this morning and I heard this sentence and resonated with it so much.  I have always talked a lot about how important it is to wake up withContinue Reading…