As I preach the gospel to myself, I’m also mindful of what I put off and put on: If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died,…
Forgiving others may be the hardest thing you do. Do it anyway. I talked to a friend yesterday about a situation in our family that happened months ago but left deep scars. Because of God’s grace and goodness, those scars are healing. What’s not healing are the relationships that were damaged because of the situation….
We’re kicking off our self-care series by setting some goals for the month. We’re going to make them small, make them S.M.A.R.T., and make them stick. Join us on the Facebook page to learn more and share your goals! Resources: The Beginning’s Guide to Goal Setting The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Setting Goals…
Self-care is a phrase that gets tossed around often, but for the special-needs mom, self-care is not optional. If we don’t care for ourselves, we can’t properly care for the children God has given us. In October of 2015 I invited special-needs moms to take a journey with me. A journey to better health, better…
31 Days of Self-Care for the Special-Needs Mom is a couple weeks away! I’m planning and researching and thought I’d share the books I’ve been reading to get ready. (Affiliate links are included.) Get Your Joy Back: Banishing Resentment and Reclaiming Confidence in Your Special Needs Family by Laurie Wallin The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by…
If you rely on extra cups of coffee, under-eye concealer, and containers of take-out to get through the day, it’s time for better self-care. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5)….