Have you watched someone fall apart and think, "That's no big deal. Why are they being so stupid?"

Do you bear the scars from people's careless words when you were needing a community instead of a judge?

Why is it so much easier to have compassion for a struggling child than it is a struggling adult?

If so, you’re in the right place. 

Hi, I’m Cheryl - Wife, girl mom, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus back into life, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self-esteem really is. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity and love yourself like your babies do - grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone, it’s Time for Mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing a snowstorm inspired lesson of compassion so you can see your struggles and the struggles of others in a new light. 

It's easy to discount other people's struggles.

What isn't a big deal to me, is for another. What is easy to deal with for one person may make me want to curl up in a ball and cry. What I am equipped physically and spiritually to handle, is not the same as the next person.

Here are 7 things that you can do or not do to show compassion to your friends and family when they are struggling in life:

Listen. Do not interject with a "It could be worse.", that makes it worse.

Let them lament and be compassionate.

Only offer advice after being asked and go forward with prayer.

Please don't talk about how the enemy is attacking them, let alone stand there and rebuke demons. That's not always the case and saying things like that creates a lot of hurt, confusion, and sometimes even bitterness against you.

Love them where they are, in the midst of their heartache.

Silence is okay, especially in grief.

Sit with them, again, silence is okay and even preferred. Job's friends sat with him in his grief and torment. When they tried to justify his circumstances and perceived 'punishment', they got rebuked by God.

Romans 12:15, "Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep."

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Do you feel guilty for not giving people presents at Christmas time? 🎁

Are meaningless gifts just not a priority anymore?

Have you scoured the internet for affordable gift ideas but don't know where to start?

If so, you’re in the right place. 

Hi, I’m Cheryl - Wife, girl mom, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus back into life, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self-esteem really is. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity and love yourself like your babies do - grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone, it’s Time for Mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing affordable and creative Christmas gift ideas for each of the 5 Love Languages so you have an easy source of inspiration for guilt-free presents.

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The 5 Love Languages:

Words of Affirmation

Acts of Service

Receiving Gifts

Quality Time

Physical Touch

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Do you wish you appreciated Christmas decorations as much as your kids do?

Have you fought guilt as your kids stop to wonder and you hustle them to the next scheduled event?

Are you fighting the urge to break down because you can't seem to find that healthy balance of wonder and perfection? Wait… is that even possible?

If you said yes to any of these things, you’re in the right place. 

Hi, I’m Cheryl - Wife, girl mom, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus back into life, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self-esteem really is. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity and love yourself like your babies do - grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone, it’s Time for Mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing about a gentle reminder God placed in my life so you can see Christmas with the wonder of a child again.

Children remind us:

Be excited to give gifts.

Christmas trees are beautiful.

Every hint of snow is a reason for celebration!

Seeing aunts, uncles and cousins is a complete treat.

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Are you struggling to find anything to be thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Do you listen to all the gratitude lists from others and just think, "Yeah, I'm not feeling it…"

Are you pasting on a smile, wishing the holidays were over already?

If so, you’re in the right place. 

Hi, I’m Cheryl - Wife, girl mom, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus back into life, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self-esteem really is. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity and love yourself like your babies do - grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone, it’s Time for Mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing 7 things that I use to find gratitude and thankfulness in hard times so you can cut a few years off your journey towards choosing gratitude. 

Remind yourself of what God has done.

Remind yourself of the goodness of God.

Listen to things that encourage you: The Bible, music, even podcasts.

Gratitude is a choice. It's not effortless.

Pray for God to reveal things you can be thankful for.

Grief must be allowed.

Remember: God is with you. You aren't in this alone. If you feel like it, please reach out to me on the podcast Facebook group or email me through the link in the newsletter.

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Have you faced discouragement when your plans failed?

Did you do everything right, only to have everything go wrong?

Are you at a loss of how to keep going?

If so, you’re in the right place. 

Hi, I’m Cheryl - Wife, girl mom, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus back into life, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self-esteem really is. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity and love yourself like your babies do - grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone, it’s Time for Mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing our complete and utterly failed plans led to a blessing that couldn't have happened without our failure so you can be encouraged when your plans don't work out. 

We found ourselves praising God for all the things that didn't work out as planned.

We had our plans, but God's purpose that prevailed.

God's blessings and provision rarely look like I think they should.

Life never happens how I want it to, but that doesn't mean God's hand isn't in the circumstance.

God is always in the thick of life with us.

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28 | Hope for Gray Days and Messy Circumstances – Mom Life Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/28-hope-for-gray-days-and-messy-circumstances-mom/id1828707938?i=1000735706357

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Has sin snuck into your house leaving a trail of guilt?

Are you lost as to how to get rid of those pesky sins that multiply like dust bunnies?

Do wish there was a way to fight back against sin?

If so, you’re in the right place. 

Hi, I’m Cheryl - Wife, girl mom, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus back into life, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self-esteem really is. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity and love yourself like your babies do - grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone, it’s Time for Mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing about an invading mouse and how many similarities it had with sin in our lives so you can be fight back against those sneaky sins! 

Sin often sneaks in.

Set up guards against sin.

Protect what you can.

Invite other people into those areas of struggle so they can help hold you accountable.

Persevere until the problem has been removed.

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Has your husband just stood and watched you work instead of helping?

Did you feel guilty after getting angry at him not helping?

Have you ever wondered why your husband doesn't see the laundry and dishes the way you do?

If so, you’re in the right place. 

Hi, I’m Cheryl - Wife, girl mom, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus back into life, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self-esteem really is. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity and love yourself like your babies do - grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone, it’s Time for Mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing the first communication disaster we had in our marriage so you can learn, laugh and grow. 

You need to ask for help.

Learn to see things that are important to each other and communicate while you are learning.

Do you ever wonder if we have to learn to see the things that are important to God?

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Do you struggle sometimes to find something good to say to your children?

How can you build self-esteem and confidence in your kids as a flawed mom?

Can mothers make speaking life into their families a part of a routine?

I see you, momma and you’re in the right place. 

Hi, I’m Cheryl - Wife, girl mom, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus back into life, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self-esteem really is. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity and love yourself like your babies do - grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone, it’s Time for Mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing 5 things I do to build self-esteem and confidence in my family so you can help your family see themselves like Jesus does. 

Speaking life over your children.

Call out the qualities you have seen, the ones they need, especially when they are acting contrary.

Take a minute before you speak.

Try to be an example.

Remember to practice this with your husband too.

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Does life seem like one dreary day after another?

Do you just want to see a little bit of good and light in your day?

Are you already missing summer?

If so, you’re in the right place!

Hi, I’m Cheryl - Wife, girl mom, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus back into mom life and reclaiming my identity. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity and love yourself like your babies do - grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone, it’s Time for Mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing a spiritual lesson from a natural phenomenon we call an inversion so you can see those gray days in a new way. 

Some days look gray, feel gray, and are gray, but we can get glimpses of brighter times when we are watching for them.

We learn the most during times that feel broken.

Nothing changes without a force of nature to correct what has been broken.

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Are the dust bunnies under your couch are big enough to eat your children?

Do you take one look at the mountain of clean laundry and walk away?

Are you glaring at your children and husband because they aren't helping with any of the housework?

If so, you’re in the right place. 

Hi, I’m Cheryl - Wife, girl mom, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus back into mom life and reclaiming my identity. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity and love yourself like your babies do - grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone, it’s Time for Mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things I do consistently to create time for the rest of life so you can have a life outside the laundry pile too. 

Get your family involved. The WHOLE family.

Stop and do the thing, do not wait until you feel like cleaning it.

Declutter as you see it.

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