Screen time is something modern technology has given our culture that needs limits for your children as well as moms. When it comes to our children, most of us know how unwise it is for them to be glued to a digital screen for hours each day. Even though we realize this, it is difficult to implement limits on our children because of the technological culture in our society today. The real problem does not lie in the screen time behavior of our children but the limits we place on ourselves as moms. The issue is not in placing guilt on you as a mom but helping you to see how much your … [Read more...]
10 Strategies to Start Your Morning Routine Successfully
There are things that I do each morning. BUT . . . to keep my day on track, there are 10 top things that I do to start my morning routine successfully. I didn't use to have any particular routine. I couldn't keep on track and I wasn't at all focused. Some of these 10 things got pushed off to another time and often another day as I procrastinated time and again. Having a morning routine starts my day off without the stress so that I can smile at the day. If you want your day to start off a little better, maybe some of the 10 things I do could be added to your list. 1. Get in the Routine … [Read more...]
5 Things to Accomplish Before Your Kids Wake Up
It's hard to accomplish things before your kids wake up, right? It's easy to waste time and get distracted, then end up frustrated! Have you read those motivational posts about getting 5 things done before 8am? Seriously? That person must not have been a mom! It sounds too good to be true. In fact, it is impossible! One Reason Moms Struggle But I have a way that you can accomplish 5 things before 9 (before 8 is crazy) that will help you start your day feeling great! BUT . . . You NEED to breathe! Do you start scrolling through Facebook while you are still laying in … [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 day … [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 it … [Read more...]
5 Characteristics of a Godly Mother
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...]
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...]