Mothers With Love

With everything happening in the world these days it's easy to find yourself being worried about raising your children and them growing up in a world filled with so much hatred, violence and an evident lack of genuine love. The way we view the world now, as mothers, is probably much different than we have ever viewed the world around us.  Did anyone else view the world and things differently after becoming a mother? Now, instead of just you to think about you have a whole other life form (or in some cases multiple ones) to think about! I mean that's a tall order, you are responsible for another life! As if being responsible for your own wasn't difficult enough. You now have a new generation of other people to think about and that's deep. Then add on everything we have seen and experienced in the last year and the last few days going into the new year and well, my heart just crushes a  bit thinking about the future for our little ones. BUT.... When I cast my human flesh ...

As believers we have been brought out of darkness into the marvelous light of Jesus Christ. How is it then that some of us are yet suffering in silent darkness. Are you a woman who is suffering in darkness today?    Do you find yourself overcome with feelings of sadness that no one around you knows about? Do you hide away in a quiet room some days to cry? Are you suffering through life and motherhood with no joy? Do you feel lost and alone? Well you don't have to suffer alone. You don't HAVE to suffer in motherhood at all. Today, we call you OUT of darkness and depression. There is an answer to your trouble and his name is JESUS!  As believers in Christ, saved from sin by the blood of the lamb, we are called to be children of light in the earth. We should not be as others who know not Christ. We are to know him, and in such a way shine like him in the earth. The bible tells us that we were once in darkness (before we came to follow Jesus and know his truth) but are...

This one is to all the weary moms who are secretly hurting because she's afraid to tell anyone in her life, thinking they simply won't understand or make any difference anyway. Or perhaps thinking she has to be strong so no one sees her pain and thinks of her as any less of a mother than she already feels about herself.  Weary mom, I know that you are exhausted beyond explanation and just want to throw in the towel.  I know you lay in the corner of your bed soaking your pillow as you cry silently beside your spouse hoping no one hears you. Weary mom I know that each night as you shower, just as easy as the water falls from the top of the shower head tears fall from you eyes.  I see you standing there at the kitchen sink trying your BEST to hold it in and hold it together for the sake of your kids. No mother wants her children to see her cry. "Mom is OK" you tell them. Weary mom, I see you taking that MUCH needed 5 minute break on your bedroom floor, to just cry becaus...

 We Don't Know - God Knows We are living in a world right now that we have never lived in before. We are experiencing things we personally have never seen or experienced before. This is very difficult for many, including me! So much uncertainty all around us every single day. This is a time when literally all we can do is seek the Lord. The reality is this... WE DON'T KNOW.  We don't know why this disease has hit our land so tragically. We don't know why the Lord allowed it to be so. We don't know how long it will last. We don't know why our loved ones are no longer here with us. We don't know how to cope. We don't know how to help or heal the brokenhearted. We don't know if we should stay home or go out continuing to live our lives. Some are in a situation right now where they don't know if  their loved ones who are still here will even see the end of the year. We - don't - know.  It's hard as people to not know what's ahead all the ...

Hey There Mama! Seems like it's been a while since we just chatted! So much has been happening in my life and in the world around us and I know you have some things happening in your life as well. I'm in the process of publishing my next book, entitled "Covered", my son (9yrs old) wrote illustrated and published his first book, then you know there's the whole pandemic thing we are still dealing with. Anywho, what's really on my heart these days is... How are you doing!? How are things in your family and home? I know there has been much transition concerning schools and education for our children. Many parents are working from home in addition to now also assisting their children with virtual learning. How's that going? Have you been able to find childcare for the little ones while you return to work? How is your patience holding up? How are these kids holding up with all the many changes? Child, it's just a lot going on! I know things may be a bit unus...

The Planet of the Lizard Available for ORDER TODAY!! Hey there mamas! Does you little one LOVE space adventure books like mine!? Well, I invite you to order your very own copy of "The Planet of the Lizard" written and illustrated by the creative 9yr old mind of Joshua Mitchell. Now, this book holds great value to me and the Mitchell house as this is our sons FIRST BOOK!! We are so elated to share this labor of love with you and the world! We are now accepting orders for this book that is now available in print. Grab yourself an autographed copy to receive before the holidays. Who doesn't like a good story with rocket ships, space lizards, friends, robots and heroes! This heroic story of a giant space lizard is going to have your child begging for more. Grab a copy for your child and while you're at it, grab another or two for some friends! Story adventure books make for GREAT holiday gifts or as gifts for anytime. Go ahead and order your copy TODAY! Order your Book T...

 15 Phrases that Build Your Child Up With Love Like most people, children like to receive/hear positive feedback from those they love. As parents it's important to build our children with love. This world is full of things that come to tear them down, steal their confidence and joy in who God created them to be. We love our children and it's part of our responsibility to build them up! Speak to your children, speak over your children and as you do you will be delighted to see how they grow carrying the words of love you have spoken to them and over them down through the years.  You precious mom are teaching your children things right now that will stick with them forever and even pass down to future generations to come. Don't dismiss how critical it is to speak life, words of hope and compassion to your children. Trust me, they are listening, they will remember and your words do matter. In your tongue there is power! Choose to speak LIFE. Words that edify and build up, rath...