Does the phrase “grumpy mom" make you bristle like a porcupine? I mean, I don’t see mommas slapping that phrase on a t-shirt and wearing it like a badge of honor. No, we’d much prefer to describe ourselves with words like joyful, spontaneous, worry-free, and ready to take on the world. But as I talk with other moms and admit my own faults, we’re all sort of shocked by how often mommas can still feel grumpy. We’re moms who know our true source of joy and have Christ living ins

Encouragement for today It's okay to look up to someone. It's not okay to look down on anyone. Instead, let's aim to treat everyone with respect and love. Be-In-Couraged! #beincouraged #beincouraged411 #encouragementtoday #encouragement #respect #love

Last year my husband and I walked over 1,000 miles! We were about two-thirds into our goal when I noticed how my feet began to hurt. I was getting blisters, and I could only walk a few miles each day before I had to stop. This was discouraging, not to mention the detours it caused in meeting our goal of 1,000 miles for the year. Then one day I looked closely at my running shoes. I loved those shoes, but after walking in them for hundreds of miles, they fell apart. They had h

Encouragement For Today Do you see someone struggling with heavy groceries? Be kind and help them. Do you have a friend that needs support and encouragement? Be kind and give them your time. Be kind - You will not regret it. Be-In-Couraged! #beincouraged #beincouraged411 #encouragementtoday #encouragement #bekind

Encouragement for Today Do you need a little more joy in your life? I encourage you to find that joy in friendships, kindness and generosity. Give the gift of time to a friend and see the joy begin to blossom. Be-In-Couraged! #beincouraged #beincouraged411 #encouragementtoday #encouragement #joy

One thing in life that’s really easy to do is seeing the faults in others. It’s easy to judge, criticize, hold grudges, get irritated, assume. It’s easy to worry about yourself and get lost in your own little tangle of messes without thinking about someone else’s. It’s easy to believe that the coworker who got the raise didn’t really deserve it. It’s easy to think that the girl who let gossip slip out of her mouth is a bad person. It’s easy to conclude that a person with a ro

Encouragement for today: Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and love seems to be the theme for February. However, sometimes it's difficult to love someone who has wronged you. I encourage you to ask the Lord for His help. It may take time and hard work, but God will be with you every step of the way. Let's strive to love each other more this month. Be-In-Couraged! #beincouraged #beincouraged411 #encouragementtoday #encouragement #valentinesday #love

Encouragement for today: You made it! It's 2021 and new beginnings are a welcome sight to many of us. What goals will your new beginnings bring you? Whatever they are, remember that you are strong, and you can do anything you set your mind to do. Now go get um'! Be-In-Couraged! #beincouraged #beincouraged411 #encouragementtoday #encouragement #newyear

Encouragement for today: I’m ready to escape into the Christmas world with decorating, wrapping gifts and listening to Christmas music. How about you? Take some time for yourself and enjoy the holiday season. Be-In-Couraged! #beincouraged #beincouraged411 #encouragementtoday #encouragement #christmas