Our only hope to speak with kindness, to lead with patience, and to not threaten our children with homicide is to ensure our spiritual reserves are not bone-dry. Moms are the middle of the flow chart; the arrows of exertion flow constantly out from us, but when no arrows of strength, grace, and peace are flowing in, the whole mechanism is in danger. Goodness in equals goodness out.

You will never have this day with your children again. Tomorrow they will be a little bigger then they are today. This day is a gift. Breathe and notice. Smell and touch them; study their faces and little feet and pay attention. Relish the charms of the present. Enjoy today mama. It will be over before you know it.

When we realize we can stop being Jesus defenders, we can start being Jesus representatives .

A fast is not necessarily something we offer God, but it assists us in offering ourselves

There are only 24 hours in a day. We need to quit trying to be awesome and instead be wise.

The gospel will die in the toxic soil of self.

Be patient. Do the best with what you know. When you know more, adjust the trajectory.