by Lizzie Smiley | Apr 27, 2017 | Christian Living, Lizzie's Blog
This list of gift ideas will give help you nail it this Mother’s Day. Below you’ll find thoughtful suggestions for every budget, personality type, and style— including some excellent DIY options. Need to shop for a mom, grandma, aunt, or someone else? I’ve got you covered!
by Lizzie Smiley | Apr 24, 2017 | Christian Living, Lizzie's Blog, Marriage, Parenting
As we sat down to dinner, I watched the faces of my husband and children as they dug into their meals and happily discussed the events of the past week. My own family had no idea what was going on inside of me; how I really felt. They would have been shocked to hear the truth—that while on the surface I appeared bubbly and engaged, I felt like I was dying each day on the inside.
by Lizzie Smiley | Apr 20, 2017 | Christian Living, Lizzie's Blog, Marriage, Parenting
I know that days like today make you feel like giving up. But don’t. There’s so much to breathe for, live for, fight for, smile for. Let’s remember all the reasons to keep going. There’s nothing like a shift in perspective to make things better.
by Lizzie Smiley | Apr 15, 2017 | Christian Living, Lizzie's Blog, Parenting
Motherhood is so much more than clean-pressed laundry and a home-cooked meal on the table every night. When we stand before God at the end of our lives, I don’t believe He’s going to ask how many organic meals we prepared, themed birthday parties we threw, or even how perfect our parenting was.
by Lizzie Smiley | Apr 10, 2017 | Bible Study, Christian Living, Lizzie's Blog, Scripture Exercises
The Lord uses many tools, teachings, and special encounters with Him to bring us closer to Him, but today I want to share with you one piece that matters tremendously: the power of God’s Word. Never doubt that it can change everything when we write it upon the tablets of our hearts (Proverbs 7:3). I can honestly say that choosing key bible verses to memorize was a critical part of our personal healing process.