A Moment of Christmas:
25 December Devotions for Moms
It’s my prayer that we moms will make room for the peace and fullness of joy this season is meant to exude. I want my children to see me making room for Him in my inn, even amidst the to-do list.
Whether it’s at the beginning of the day (before kids and life demand) or at the end of a long day before finally collapsing into bed – whenever you take a moment for yourself, I pray you allow the peace of the season to wash over you.
Pumpkin Spice For Your Soul:
25 Devotions for Autumn
Autumn is the perfect time to take back the reins of our self-care intentions. To pause and actually care for ourselves, spending time focusing on that which truly fills our hearts and cares for our souls.
Each day includes Scripture, devotions, prayer, reflection questions to ponder throughout your day, and an “extra shot” — inspiring quotes, recipes, and fun autumn ideas — like espresso for your soul! You'll also find lined pages for your own autumn reflections, nine of Anna's favorite autumn recipes, and and a bonus devotion for the start of Advent.
It's my prayer that the pause found on these pages would help you savor this fleeting and favored season.
Real Mom Confessions: the cheapest toy ever, ‘Sam was here’ scenes + more
It's the time for Real Mom Confessions again - my favorite blogging day of the week. Honestly, I wavered here this week. This weeks news has been so full of hurting and destruction, and there are dozens - hundreds - of blog posts and articles all over, and my heart...
On Prayers that Permeate His Heart
Even at three years old, I want my son to know that God always, always hears us. In the every-moment chatter. In the impassioned and pleading, tear-filled prayers. In the muttered-under-our-breath asks for patience. In the silent moments when the Spirit intercedes for...
On the Least Boring, Everyday Extraordinary Kind of Love
On our anniversary, I used to wear things that I wore on our wedding day. 'Mrs.' shirts, shoes, jewelry and perfume, all to remind us of that once in a lifetime day. Eight years afterwards, the shirts and shoes no longer fit. The jewelry is far too delicate for mom...
Real Mom Confessions: floor food, a CLOSET, + more
It's that time again friends, when we come together to share our real, to let each other know that we're far from alone, and to giggle because we just have to laugh at the absurd everyday real lives we live. Here's what I have for you this week: 1. I wanted a picture...
On This Season of Sacrifice
My days are patchworked together much like the quilts we use for summer picnics. A moment for writing here, a minute for cleaning up there, a big chunk for work pops up, a few minutes of quiet before someone wakes. This season of raising small children? This season,...
Real Mom Confessions: the pregnancy edition (!!!)
Sometimes God says, "Surprise!" And you laugh and cry both in wonder and delight and sheer terror, accepting such a precious gift. You go in for early, early ultrasounds and vials of bloodwork to confirm the gift. You begin taking progesterone supplements and huge...
On Celebrating the Other Mothers on Mother’s Day
There are parents without carseats, diapers or pacifiers. Mothers who do not have bedtime rituals or middle of the night feedings. Parents without hand-stamped necklaces or birthstone rings. These are the other mothers – the ones in our midst who are quietly hurting....
Real Mom Confessions: the link-up {week 5}
That picture still makes me laugh every time I see it. You know what else makes me smile? The graphics you all make for your Real Mom Confessions posts! They are amazing! You mamas are the best. Well shall we? I've started a note on my phone that I use to jot down any...
Real Mom Confessions: the link-up {week 4}
I shared my confessions on Facebook last week because honestly I was just too tired to pull together a full post here. But we're back, at least for this week =) Each week (in some form or fashion) we come together to share our real mom confessions - the things we've...
On Waiting for the Desires of My Heart
In this technology-driven-and-saturated world, not only do others have things we want, the things they have are displayed for all the see. Book deals aren’t secrets. Beautiful families are posted on walls. Opportunities and great ideas are shared right in public. It...
Real Mom Confessions: the link-up {week 3}
It's that time again. How has it been a week already?! I swear we live in a baby/toddler time warp. Here's what we've been dealing with around here: We recently moved Sam's carseat to the back row in the van, to give him more space. During our Easter weekend roadtrip,...
On the Worst Kind of Mommy War
I weigh more than I ever have before. I wear a bigger size than I ever have before. I have more soft folds than I ever have before. On the last flight I took, while the seatbelt fit fine the sides of the seat nearly left marks on my hips. Sometimes I don't recognize...
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Anna E. Rendell: Author, latte lover. Content Marketing Manager at (in)courage by DaySpring. Wife of Jared and mom of four littles. Telling real stories from real life, and encouraging you to find the extra in your ordinary.
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