Why do Christians pray in response to horrible headlines? Terrible things happen all over the world every day. We see the headlines describing horrific mass shootings, devastating natural disasters, demoralizing victimization, erupting war-torn regions, and personal tragic circumstances that are heartbreaking, terrifying, and upsetting to read. When calamitous news is shared on various media […]
A Mother’s Prayer for Back to School
A Mother’s Prayer for Back to School Dear Lord, It’s that time again. It’s a new school year and with it comes new teachers, new experiences, and new challenges my kids will encounter. God, I worry. I am always so anxious when the new school year starts, no matter my kids’ ages. There are so […]
What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed With Your To-Do List
What to do when you’re overwhelmed with your to-do list… I live in a perpetual state of undone. My to-do list floats through my thoughts at rapid speed and I’m wracked with the stress of those scurrying scribbles that go unchecked and linger undone. The chaos and complexities of it all can either paralyze me […]