Welcome Interruptions (Matthew 19:14)
A Smarter Mom welcomes interruptions by little people.
Smarter Mom Life
Join me on a journey to enjoy the Smarter Mom life. Let’s be more positive, get organized, and choose good habits.
Don’t let mom life wear you out.
Spoiler alert: you’re the best mom your kids could have.
You’re probably a better mom than you think. Here’s a bit of encouragement and advice for every season.
God has grace for each of us as we rely on Him. :)
A Smarter Mom enjoys life in the messy middle. It starts by changing the only person you can change: you.
Learn to create the home you want. Get fired up with encouraging quotes.
Our Favorite Children’s Bible Videos
Gospel Bill – Christian Cowboy Character Stories We only had a handful (four? six?) of the VHS tapes from The Gospel Bill Collector’s Edition, but those tapes were well-used and well-loved. Last week we were reminiscing about Gospel Bill when my daughter piped up (in her best southern drawl), “Gawd has not given us the … Read more
How to Survive a Very Bad Day: 13 Steps Away From Despair
Even the best Christians have bad days. Here are some practical biblical steps for facing bad days and coming away victorious.
Be Patient, May Apple
My May Apple Facebook post: Have you ever eaten fruit before it was ripe? Not very tasty. Yet it might be a perfect specimen of fruit at that stage… Posted by Morgan Reece HQ on Friday, July 3, 2020 Post Featured Image: “Discovery Apples” by Bob Balmer on Flickr
Facebook – Mom Life: June 15, 2020
Some favorite posts I gathered over the past eight weeks on Facebook. (I’m splitting these into posts by topic to keep them shorter.) FB: Smarter Mom Life (Facebook Gems collected 6-15-2021, dating back over the past 8 weeks) Corrie Ten Boom on forgiveness (from Joshua Agan) People who know how to pose with sculptures – … Read more
Protected: 37 Perfect Gifts For Your Husband – Father’s Day Gift Guide
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My Salvation Testimony
Jesus Christ changed my life. My dreams of rock stardom and leather mini skirts were suddenly gone. Instead, I felt love, peace, and joy.
Fear Is Not the Boss of You Summary
Fear is Not the Boss of You is a fun, story-rich, biblical guide to overcoming fear, explaining where fear started, how to identify your next step, and what to expect when you take action. Here’s my 4-minute summary.
Mandy Harvey Inspires Us to Try
What’s that thing you wish you could do but it seems impossible? Sounds like you need to be reminded of what’s possible when you refuse to give up. Thanks, Mandy Harvey, for helping us all try. I cry every time. Lyrics here.
Rise Up 2020
I’m beyond excited about a 20-day FREE challenge hosted by world-class entrepreneur Pete Vargas. It’s called the Rise Up Challenge, and it’s running from Sunday, April 5 – Saturday, April 25. What is the Rise Up Challenge? The Rise Up Challenge is a 20-day online conference. It’s completely free. (You’ll have the option to buy … Read more