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Monday, 30 April 2018 / Published in - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Children Who Need You And Friends Who Love You

  Hey Mama, This is the day that the Lord has made! You are still breathing. Your children are healthy and whole. They ate today. Your lights are still on, and as of this minute. there is gas in your car! There will be dinner on the table tonight. You have friends who love you,
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Monday, 23 April 2018 / Published in - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: These Trials Will Make You Strong

  Hey Mama, Tears are not always a bad thing. I know you’ve had your fair share lately. Did you know the Lord your God notices? He uses these times to bring you closer to Him. “My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all day long, ‘Where is
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Monday, 16 April 2018 / Published in - Faith, - Family, - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: When Your Kids Bring You Pain

  Hey Mama, You’ve heard the saying about how when your kids are little, they step all over your feet, but when they become teens or young adults, they step all over your heart. Heart pain is far, far worse than foot pain. This is because of “the investment.” See, all these years you had
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Monday, 09 April 2018 / Published in - Family, - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Today’s Frenzy Will Be Rewarded Tomorrow

  Hey Mama, Right now it’s a frenzy. Feed them, house them, school them, disciple them. Clean, cook, answer calls, pay bills, show up, be available, clean up the crises. And there are plenty of those these days. Fast forward 10-20 years: You’re not young. But you have grandkids. Your children are still your life.
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Monday, 02 April 2018 / Published in - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Happiness and Joy are Just Around the Corner

  Hey Mama, Did you know that some of the sweetest days you will ever have, haven’t even happened yet? The time in your life you laughed so hard you could barely breathe—that day isn’t here just yet. And the way you look at your child the day they get married . . . you
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Monday, 26 March 2018 / Published in - Caring for Yourself, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Don’t Deny Yourself a Break When You Need It

  Hey Mama, We’re past the weekend, and it’s time to nestle into the school week . . . and work hard. Work hard. Really? You know, Mama, it’s OK to take an extended break sometimes. If Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday needs to be a day off, too, do it. Play games, spend time reading
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Monday, 19 March 2018 / Published in - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: We Are All Strong in Our Own Ways

  Hey Mama, Just wanted to stop in and deliver a quick message as I run out the door. It’s ironic. I don’t know; I just found it funny and had to tell you. You know how you have been kind of down on yourself about certain things lately? You look at your friends (and
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Monday, 12 March 2018 / Published in - Faith, - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Trials and Difficulties Will Be Followed by Rewards

  Hey, Mama, your brow is furrowed again. I look at you and see the worry lines, and I want to reach out and smooth them away. I’m sorry about this season of life you are going through; I know it’s just HARD right now. But God is working here; He is building character in