Don’t Get Lost in the Middle of Ingratitude. One weekend my whole family traveled with me on a speaking trip to a homeschool conference. John…
being a mom
Moms, A Few Things to Remember {+ FREE printable}
1. You matter. Being a good mom is important, especially for the impact you have on your child. You are significant, not because of what you do, but because of who you are. 2. You are wonderful. When you see yourself as God sees you, you don’t have to worry about an identity crisis. You… [Continue Reading]
#BeMomStrong
As a mom of ten children officially, and a few more unofficially, Mother’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. (Foot rubs, flowers and hand-drawn cards are the best!) I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for both the children I raised and the mother and grandmother who raised me. But my heart also warms to other women… [Continue Reading]
How to Balance Growing Your Dreams While Tending Your Kids
Dreams Do you have dreams and talents that you’d like to see develop? Have you always wanted to write a book, or host radio show, or run your own business but you are waiting until “after”? After the kids start school. After the youngest graduates. After life slows down. Dreams fulfilled all start with seeds,… [Continue Reading]
Meaningful Motherhood
At this moment I have children spread all over the world. My daughter is a missionary in Europe. My son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids are recent transplants to Hawaii. I have four children at home, and we’ll be adding four more through adoption in the next month. As a mom I want nothing more than to… [Continue Reading]
Advice for My Younger {Mom} Self
I became a mom at a young age, and one of the things I worried about the most is what others thought. When my kids disobeyed in public I was more concerned about the opinions of strangers than I was about correcting and gently disciplining my kids. Looking back, I wish I could give this… [Continue Reading]
God is Good, In Spite of My Procrastination
If you could see my desk you would chuckle. Okay, maybe not. Perhaps you would have pity on me, volunteer your time and set to work on my massive to-do list. (Any takers? eh? eh?) If you could see my desk you would chuckle. Okay, maybe not. @TriciaGoyer Click To Tweet Seriously, I have… [Continue Reading]
9 Points Moms Should Remember
1. You matter. Being a good mom is important, especially for the impact you have on your child. You are significant, not because of what you do, but because of who you are. 2. You are wonderful. When you see yourself as God sees you, you don’t have to worry about an identity crisis. You… [Continue Reading]