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How to Conquer Worry in Unexpected Circumstances
Have you ever noticed when jolted by unexpected circumstances, our fear response tends to unleash a strength and courage we never knew we possessed? We often surprise ourselves with our resilience. Yet, worry can creep in once fear retreats, eroding our vitality. Don’t let this happen to you—learn how to conquer worry in unexpected circumstances….
Five Practical Tips to Find Joy on Mother’s Day, Even When it Hurts
Mother’s Day is supposed to be a day filled with joy and celebration, but for those struggling with infertility, estrangement, or other challenges, it can be a reminder of what one doesn’t have. However, it is possible to find joy on Mother’s Day, even when it hurts, by implementing a few strategies. Join us as…
Celebrating Mother’s Day is Important When Your Child Has a Mental Illness
Mother’s Day can be a bittersweet holiday for moms with a son or daughter with mental health challenges. If you are that mom, I know you face unique struggles many never see amid the flowers and gifts. Feelings of overwhelm, guilt, loss, and failure often accompany the day. It is not unusual to consider skipping…
I Was Never Alone in the Struggle
Have you ever tried to help someone you love, and your efforts seem futile? You reach out, but it seems your attempts to make the circumstances better are inadequate. You hope and pray they will at least know they are not alone in the struggle.
What Did You Do Right? Ask Those Who Matter.
We tend to look at ourselves critically regarding motherhood. We worry and fret about what we wish we could do over and fail to ponder what went well. With Mother’s Day upon us, let’s have fun and switch it up by looking at what we did right as mothers. However, to do this, we need…
A Mother’s Love—Helen Steiner Rice
A Mother’s love is somethingthat no one can explain,It is made of deep devotionand of sacrifice and pain, It is endless and unselfishand enduring come what mayFor nothing can destroy itor take that love away . . . It is patient and forgivingwhen all others are forsaking,And it never fails or falterseven though the heart…
Sometimes Mother’s Day Hurts
Sometimes Mother’s Day hurts to the core, and we don’t think we can find any joy. A day not so long ago, I awoke with heaviness as if bricks were piled high upon my chest. It hurt to breathe. I thought to myself, do I have to open my eyes and get on with my…
How to Trust God in the Unexpected
Life’s twists and turns often catch us off guard, leaving us feeling lost and overwhelmed. At first, turning to God for support and guidance may seem like the obvious choice and come easy. However, as the dust settles and we’re left to navigate the aftermath of a difficult situation, our trust may waver. How do…
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