Posts by Becky
With All Your Strength: Parenting Shift Series
How strong are you? Let’s finish our look at Mark 12:30 by delving into strength. Really, how strong are you? I think I’m strong until I spend an entire day in the yard working and wake up sore the next morning. Or worse yet, think I can handle the storms of life only to get…
Read MoreWith All Your Mind: What Do You Put Into Your Head?
The Internet is a blessing and a curse. While it has opened the world and made life easier in many ways, it has also been very detrimental. A friend of mine is sure the good of the World Wide Web is equal to the evil that results from what’s on it and how people use…
Read MoreWith All Your Soul: 8 Ways to Love the Lord
My husband’s grandmother passed away recently. At the service, Scott’s brother-in-law who’s a pastor, spoke of Grandma Alice’s witness to her family. Grandma Alice loved Jesus. She was sure of God’s love, forgiveness, and gift of eternal life in Christ… loving God with all her soul, devoting her life to his work, living according to his…
Read MoreWith All Your Heart: How Do You Love?
When my youngest son was a toddler, he and I would often play a little love game. I would tell him how much I loved him and he would respond, “I yuv you Mama, dis much and even moooorrrrrr.” He would reach his tiny arms out as wide as he could and wiggle his…
Read MoreChoosing Hope: Nikki Abramson
Friends, it is my honor to introduce Nikki Abramson, a young woman with a story of hope, courage, and faith. May you be encouraged by her words. xo Becky When I was five-years-old, my doctors told my parents and me I would probably die in my teens. WOW! I had been diagnosed with mitochondria myopathy,…
Read MoreTwo Fabulous Films for Families
There are two movies in theaters right now that I would highly recommend for families. They are God’s Not Dead (PG) for tweens, teens, and adults and Heaven is for Real (PG) for the whole family. Both movies provide a launching pad for great conversations with kids. God’s Not Dead is a place to start for…
Read MoreNo More Perfect Kids
A favorite parts of my job is mentoring moms. A cup of coffee, discussing a variety of topics related to family life, making a new friend. I really enjoy encouraging another mom on her journey, equipping her with God’s Word as it relates to parenting, and building a relationship. Throughout the years I’ve worked with parents,…
Read MoreTen Practices for Moms Seeking God
I’d like to introduce you to Julia Roller. Her new book, Mom Seeks God: Practicing Grace in the Chaos, is a beautiful and honest account of her struggles as a new mom and her desire to grow closer to The Lord. It was a privilege to read and endorse Julia’s book. May her heartfelt words…
Read MoreStress Relief for Busy Moms
March Madness for Moms is an attempt to help you and me to take a deep breath, close our eyes, and relax…just for a moment. The hectic springtime schedule can be overwhelming. Grab a cup of coffee, sink into a comfy chair, and read through the list of stress reducers printed below. Find one or…
Read MorePermission to Say No: You Don't Always Have to Volunteer
So how high is the stack of papers needing your attention? How long is your “To Do” list? How cluttered is your calendar with meetings for volunteer work? If you’re like me…too high, too long, and too cluttered.Today I’m arming you with a simple word, no. No. A powerful word in the English language. It’s usually one…
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