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New Mercies For Motherhood
New Mercies “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:21-24 ESV A tale of new mercies and motherhood I woke up dizzy and nauseous- the same ailments I had been dealing with for the past three days. My husband had started his…
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My Unexpected Hospital Birth Story With Baby #4
I LOVE hearing other people’s stories, and birth stories are no different! Here is my birth story for baby number 4, who arrived on May 23rd of this year. Make sure you check out all of my Motherhood Resource Page. I have all my tips for pregnancy, labor, the newborn stage, and more! I wanted to document everything I’ve learned these last 6 years after becoming a Mama. My Other Birth Stories My first birth story with our oldest son was the most difficult birth…
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Why Christians Need To Radically Show Up In The World
Why do Christians need to “show up” in the world and their relationships? By showing up, I mean stepping into the hard places and spaces. To bring the light of Christ to every person and situation we find ourselves in. Esther’s Example In the story of Esther, we see God’s people crying out to be rescued. Haman, the king’s most trusted official, being filled with wrath toward the Jewish official Mordecai because he wouldn’t bow down to him, calls for all of the Jews of…
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Hands Down The Best Labor Advice For Women
Want to know the best labor advice that’s out there for moms? As a physical therapist with extensive knowledge of the body and someone who’s experienced multiple kinds of births, I want to give you all my best labor advice to set you up for success as you bring your little one into the world! (Disclaimer: This is not medical advice.) If you haven’t read our other articles like My Ultimate Baby Essentials Guide and Troubleshooting Problems With A New Baby, make sure you read…
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Ultimate Baby Essentials Guide From An Experienced Mama
Being a new mom can be SO OVERWHELMING! I wanted to make a baby essentials guide for anyone that feels overwhelmed by the amount of baby gear out there. It feels like there can be so much to learn from everything from feeding to sleep, to what gear you actually need. I’ve had countless conversations with new and other Mamas over the last 6 years since having my first kiddo and I’ve learned so much! I knew at some point I’d want to compile all…
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Troubleshooting Guide For A New Baby
Here’s my troubleshooting guide for a new baby as a mom of three (almost 4!). I was just telling a friend that I didn’t want to learn anything new in the newborn stage with our fourth baby which is due in just a few weeks. Because it never fails that we learn something new with each kiddo, and frankly it can be exhausting! Does anyone else like routines instead of surprises when it comes to newborns? I didn’t want to have all my Mama knowledge…
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To The Girl Battling An Eating Disorder
I never thought I would be the girl battling an eating disorder… It was a warm July evening. I was sitting in my bedroom reading a fiction book by a well-known Christian author. That’s when the idea to purge the dinner I had just eaten came to me. I was 15 and had only heard of eating disorders in textbooks before that day. Not as a ‘solution’ to difficulty as this book was unintentionally proposing. My story is found in the 1 in 4…
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Easy 5-Minute Prayer Rhythm To Change Your Life
Can a 5-minute prayer rhythm really change your life? I think so. When praying through what God wanted me to focus on this year, I landed on a more intentional approach to my prayer life. I have grown SO MUCH in the frequency of talking to God throughout the day and praying for people as they need it, but I found I didn’t spend much time praying about other things. For example, I wanted to practice getting quiet with God. Practicing silence and solitude to…
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4 Questions To Surrender Your Year To Jesus
I’m one of those people who has to stop and reflect every once in a while, then create a vision for where I want my life to go in the next year. (Any fellow planners out there?!) I came up with four EASY questions to ask yourself this year to help you surrender your year to Jesus. Obeying God and walking with Jesus is not primarily about achieving anything, but about being willing to do what God asks you to do. My friend Tabitha wrote…
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How To Fight Victim Mindset In Motherhood
This is a big one, y’all. It’s a topic that comes up in conversations all of the time with fellow Mamas. How do we fight victim mindset in motherhood? It feels like there can be a tension between caring for your family and household while maintaining your joy and peace. In fact, I’d say it’s more like a battle than a tension most of the time… Why Are Moms More Likely To Fall Into “Victim Mindset?” What is it about motherhood that makes us more…
