Okay, many of you have recently dropped off your kids at college. Or maybe they are in high school. Or maybe they are young adults out navigating the real world. Heck, this applies to any age. There are times our kids will come to us with some drama. But I’m thinking especially of the kids
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Calling all creatives! New podcast with Amy Bruce!
I’m so excited to introduce you to Amy Bruce and share this conversation with you! She and I met through Holy Yoga and she is such a blessing! She is an artist, a yogi, a mom and your new best friend! Seriously, we talked about being brave and following your calling even if it
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New Podcast! Katie Zamot of @themommytribe
I’m excited to introduce you to Katie Zamot. You may know her from instagram – she is the founder of The Mommy Tribe. (The Mommy Tribe on Instagram @themommytribe ) She also has a website themommytribe.com Katie felt the Lord calling her to start an instagram account to encourage and equip moms. She has
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Sharing Light
Okay, it’s pretty clear that I love to read Christian books written by women. I’ve been sharing them with you as I discover them. I also love blogs and social media accounts that inspire and lead people to Christ. Of course I would, it’s what I hope to do with mine. But I’ve noticed a
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It’s Okay
My mom told me a story once. It was about me in grade school. My teacher, Mr. G, told my mom what happened. He said he was helping me zip up my coat and the zipper broke. He said, “Oh, Susan, I’m so sorry” and he said he felt really bad like it might be
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Clapping and Crying with all the other Moms
I always weep at endings. The end of the school year slays me every time. More than any other ending, it marks time for me. The slash on the calendar is dark blood red. This ending has been earned. Yet I don’t want it. The door closing feels heavy and even though I know I
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Blessed to Be Called Mom
Happy Mother’s Day! I am so honored I had the chance to speak at my mom’s church for her Mother’s Day Tea! The youngest girl there was 4 1/2 and the oldest woman there was 93 years old. It was an amazing day! Wishing all the moms out there many, many blessings! ©2013 Sue Bidstrup,
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Share Your Prayer
I have spent a lot of time over the years praying for my kids. I don’t think there is any little corner of their lives that I have not covered in prayer. That is, until something else comes up. My kids are getting older and as they do, my prayers become different. All the usuals
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On all days…in all ways…thank you
Lord, I’m thinking of my kids today and I want to thank you for the small stuff. For the way they smelled as babies. For the way it felt to hold them while they slept…for their tiny hands and feet and for their vulnerability and their trust. Thank you for being there when I brought