*Affiliate links included We were both single parents when Jerry and I met. He had been alone for six years and his three sons lived with their mom an hour away. My son, daughter, and I were a contented trio; their father had left two …
Motherhood
Foster a Love for the Nations in Kids
* Affiliate links included. “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of …
Let Them See Jesus Changing Me
As I was praying for my son tonight before bed, I started going into a phrase I pray often. “Lord let them see Jesus in me!” I stopped and it occurred to me (as if the Holy Spirit were in my head or something) to …
Respect and My Adult Child
When I think about respect, I think about how I taught my kids that it’s one of the biggest ways they could show me love. ”You need to respect Mommy. You need to look at me when I’m talking to you. You need to obey …
Pumpkin Patch Parable Tradition
Living in the early stages of parenthood, Les and I have made a priority of creating traditions that our children will enjoy, but more importantly turn their focus to the Lord. At only 18 months old, our daughter was far too young to understand what …
Mercy When I Set My Kids Up to Fail
Isaiah 40:11 says, “He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.” Even when I set them up to fail I’m so …
Ewww, Gross Mom!
From the first moment I became a mom, I poured my entire being into loving and caring for my baby. Even though I really didn’t know what that looked like, God has an amazing design. Most of it came naturally. I cuddled, kissed, soothed, and …
5 Reasons to Eat Dessert for Supper
Who allows their children to eat dessert for dinner on a regular basis? Well, I do and what’s more, I have 5 reasons to eat dessert for supper. Every Sunday night is dessert for dinner at the Renfroe home! It all started on New Year’s Eve. Meeting several …
When Someone You Love Is Verbally Attacked
I am not a perfect wife, mom, daughter, sister, or friend. When someone I care deeply for is being attacked verbally my “mother bear claws” seem to come out. I want to react in a defensive manner and protect the one I love. Is that …
Why Me Time Is Not Selfish
I have learned a lot in the past year as I struggled and strived through the first year of motherhood. It has been filled with exciting moments as well as those times when I have had to dig into the Lord’s strength. I either have …