The situation demanded I throw out an S.O.S. prayer—pleading with God to handle it and show us what to do as we surrender to His will.

Friend, have you ever been told, “Do it afraid”? I have, and honestly, it didn’t turn out how I expected. Why? Because the foundation was off. Fear isn’t always something to push through. Sometimes, it’s a warning—a gentle check in our spirit that we’re stepping ahead of God or walking without Him entirely. I’ve learned this the hard way. I used to think God’s “No” meant I’d miss out when, in truth, it was His way of protecting and preparing me for something better.

Have you ever experienced news that rocked your world? The sudden death of a loved one, marital infidelity, or a job loss are just a few examples of life-altering events. Addiction entered our lives unexpectedly. The news that our son was using drugs caught us completely off guard. In shock, we were unprepared to handle the situation. We needed help if we were going to survive this assault on our family. We need to learn how to pray when our family was under spiritual attack.

When your child is battling addiction, every moment feels like a crisis waiting to happen. You wake up each day bracing for a phone call, a message, a silence that lasts too long. But even in the most fragile moments of fear, God can break through with a whisper so clear, you never forget it. Four months into my 17 year old daughter Regan’s treatment, I was still holding my breath. She had been doing well, connecting with her recovery group and finally starting to look health

Ephesians 6:10-18 describes the Armor of God, equipping us to stand against the enemy’s schemes. Each piece of armor is a spiritual weapon.

I cried out to the Lord and grieved for my hurting and grieving friend. In my weakness, I didn't know if I would have the right words to say

The holidays can be challenging for everyone, especially if your loved one is struggling with mental illness.

Your daughter may be struggling. Raising daughters to become confident women in this world is challenging.

We all grieve when someone we love passes away. We can also experience what’s known as ambiguous grief,

When our children struggle with life-destructive addictions, as their mothers, we can become entrenched in trying to save their lives.

It’s not uncommon for those who struggle with anxiety and fear to attempt to mask their weaknesses.

God has a purpose for your life, one that brings Him glory as you share His life-giving message of love and salvation with others.

The saying goes, hindsight is 20/20. This is true in many areas, but especially in parenting. We can all look back and see things we wish

I will never forget the day addiction knocked at our door for the first time. It came in quietly, unannounced.

But what about surrendering our will to God and to his plans? Do we willingly submit and lay down our own plans to yield to Him?

When we as mothers surrender our plans to God’s, we become free to love our children in a new way.

I hung up the phone in tears. No school during the pandemic? I relied on the school to give me respite care for my disabled child.

Are you raising a son? Or has your son suddenly become a man with responsibilities of his own?

There are many ways to encounter God when we have a personal relationship with Jesus.

I inhale and whisper, God. Please Help me—four words I say often. A mentor calls them breath prayers.