My first experience with my godly mother, Evelyn Bollback, was in Matsue, Japan an hour after Mother's Day. Of course, my only memories of this event were the stories that were told to me of my dramatic entry into this world. I was born at home to parents who were missionaries. I had a seven-year-old sister and ten-year-old brother. Life couldn't have been better. We each have our story of how we entered life. Where that story begins is where the blessings of our mother begin. We don't all have a godly mother but even a mother who doesn't know the Lord can have a tremendous influence … [Read more...]
Why You Should Be Single-Tasking + Video
Single-tasking is the answer in a world where we have a full plate spinning out-of-control. For most of my adult life, I thought it was best to multitask and that motherhood depended on my ability to do multiple things at once. The Truth About Multi-Tasking The simple truth is that multitasking just doesn't work! It might seem like we are getting more done when we do several things at once, but the truth is that business just causes overwhelm and not productivity. All of us have trouble staying off social media. Notifications are 'dinging' constantly with a call-to-action that compels us … [Read more...]
10 Ways for Moms to De-Stress and Unwind
When you are a mom, it becomes so important to de-stress so you can show grace to your kids and enjoy the moment. I know. I have 7 kids! My biggest struggle as a mother was that I was too often short on grace. I wish I had someone who came alongside me with a bucket-full of encouragement. That is what I hope to do for you through what I have been sharing with you recently. Stress Creates the Need to De-Stress! Stress can happen at breakfast time or while you are trying to get supper on the table for your family! You spend the entire day answering the same identical questions as the … [Read more...]
Why Moms Should have a Summer Bucket List for Kids
Moms, have you ever thought of making a summer bucket list of things to do with your children? Do you have restless children out-of-school and looking for an adventurous fun-filled summer? Yes? You've come to the right place for ideas! Just four years ago, two of my children still lived at home and we also had two of the sweetest identical twin-girls toddling around our home. You're not so sure you need to take the time to make a Summer Bucket List? 1. Be Intentional and Make a Bucket List No, really. Make a Summer Bucket List this summer. Your children will LOVE you for … [Read more...]
Does it break your heart that God has no grandchildren?
Does it break your heart that God has no grandchildren? It would be so much easier if our kids automatically would go to heaven. It is so heartbreaking to see our children exercising their free will, isn't it?! Does it Break Your Heart that God has No Grandchildren? I hear from so many of you that one or more of your children are not following the Lord. They may be very successful adults with a beautiful family but if they have not totally surrendered their life to God and trusted Him for salvation, their name will not be written down in the lamb's book of life. He who … [Read more...]
Living Out Your Authority as a Mom
Living out your authority as a mom in humility before God means that you have faith in God to work out the details in your children's lives. Have you read the story about the centurion in Luke 6 recently? He was a man of tremendous authority. I want to challenge you today to culture humility that allows God to work in your children's lives the way this man demonstrated, through his faith. First, let's take a look at the passage. Digging Deeper: Luke 7:1-10 Key Verses: For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and … [Read more...]