Encouragement for single, married, motherhood / family, empty nesters, single-again, and widows.
* 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 …
“Un” Husband Bashing Can I safely say, we’ve all done it? Sitting around with a group of women listing the things that get on our nerves about our husbands. I feel like men are guilty of this too, however, we are probably worse because we …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
* Affiliate links included. I’m sure we’ve all read or at least heard of The Power of a Praying Wife and The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian. Even if we don’t pray word-for-word the prayers offered in those books, we know the importance of praying …
