When postpartum anxiety reminds us of our inability to boast in ourselves, we can lean into the Savior whose “power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9).

When we wrestle with our deep care and desire to control outcomes for our older kids, we can put our hope in God—the Care-full Controller of all things.

God’s story of dwelling with his people transforms both how we experience and express “home” in the here and now.

Infusing our words with respect, patience, kindness, and courage shows our children a picture of God’s tender fathering of us.

Is social media a tool or a temptation—or both? As we regularly check our hearts and embrace accountability, we can be better equipped to steward it for God’s glory.

Whether or not we always see it, there are good things happening in our homes day to day because of the Spirit’s power and presence with us.

We can learn to see the limitations and needs around us not in terms of doors closing on our plans but rather doors opening to God’s greater plan.

When Mother’s Day is a painful reminder of loss, we can trust God to help us walk the tension of “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” (2 Cor. 6:10).

While it can be difficult to get our kids to open up—especially as they hit the teen years—we can take practical steps now to help facilitate communication and build connection.

When we can’t see the way forward, God’s record of deliverance for his people gives us a pattern to trace and to trust.

Loneliness in motherhood is an opportunity to draw near to God in faith and trust him to provide the community we need—even if it’s different than we expected.

The many interruptions and unmet expectations of motherhood are an opportunity to slow down and learn to walk at God’s pace—in the good works which he has prepared for us.