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Do you desire to stop reacting in the moment and parent with purpose? Are you ready for a deeper connection with Christ and your child? Purposed Parent/Connected Child episodes focus on educating and equipping you to recognize the unique individual God entrusted to you and will empower you to partner with Him to parent with eternal perspective. Live With Eternal Perspective View all episodes Godly Motherhood View all episodes Do you desire to stop reacting in the moment and parent with purpose? Are you ready for a deeper connection with Christ and your child? Godly Motherhood episodes focus on educating and equipping you to recognize the unique individual God entrusted to you and will empower you to partner with Him to parent with eternal perspective. All episodes Are you in need of hope? Is your spirit lacking joy? Do you seek peace? Are you tired of comparison? The Live With Eternal Perspective podcast was created for women to sharpen their understanding of Jesus and uncover all He desires for us to live a rich life and deepen our love for Him. Uncover how eternal perspective extends beyond our personal walk. Cling to the truth that Jesus has a unique plan for your life and learn how to choose Him over culture. Future episodes will continue to emphasize an intentional, eternal perspective lifestyle while focusing on faith, life, relationships, parenting, and simply sitting at the feet of Jesus to mature our hearts in genuine worship and gratitude. All episodes FIND WHAT YOU NEED

Self confidence isn't the same as GODLY confidence. A self-confident person relies on self. Godly confidence looks to the One Who created them. So, how do you help your kids build a GODLY confidence? This FREE resource will help you: Debunk the myth of parenting perfection Go deeper with a biblical worldview of free will Know what to do if your child doesn't accept a biblical identity Be aware of culture, without being afraid of culture Guide your child to decipher feelings vs. biblical truths Gain practical advice on how to lead your child back to Him GET YOUR FREE RESOURCE First name* Last name* Email* I WANT MY CHILD TO HAVE GODLY CONFIDENCE

What’s the best way for children to see the light of Jesus? It begins with you. How can you help your children desire relationship with Him? The answer? When you crave Him in your personal life and reflect that fellowship in all you do. The most loving gift you can offer your children is to personally love God in a maturing relationship through Jesus. As you inhale Him, you will effortlessly exhale Him onto your children through actions, reactions, words, and desires. This FREE resource will help you: Pray intentionally Encourage you with the fact that God cares about the concerns of your heart Ask God for specific requests for your children Memorize Scripture to carry you - no matter the season of life you and your children face Equip you to be a prayer warrior...and your children, too GET YOUR FREE RESOURCE First name* Last name* Email* I WANT PURPOSED PRAYERS

As a mother appointed by God, you have the sacred privilege of leading the children entrusted to you to find an important answer. A sacred truth. Who they are. You know the answer to building identity rooted in Christ isn't found in the shifting voices of the world, but in the unchanging truth of who they are in Christ. How do you ensure you guide them to that important truth? Performance or Popularity? As your children grow, they'll reach for pieces of identity everywhere they look. They notice how others dress, what they achieve, who’s accepted, and who’s left out. They start collecting clues about what they must do in order to become who they want to be. Some of their ideas and desires seem good, some confusing, while many slowly pull them away from truth. Kids don’t realize that while the world is directing them to find themselves,  God invites them to know Himself.  It’s imperative that you ensure your kids know who He  is, so they begin to understand Whose  they are. As an adult, you know that discovery doesn’t come through performance or popularity. The truth of who they are comes through relationship with Christ, through God’s truth, and through your steady guidance and prayers. The petitions of a mom whose own heart is anchored in Christ. The BIG Question Every person eventually asks, “Who am I?”  That question may not come in words, but it will definitely show up in actions. Or it could be in choices, friendships, or frustrations. For moms, this question can be both beautiful and heartbreaking to witness when see our children wrestle with this question. When you see your precious children trying on new versions of themselves, wanting to fit in, wanting to be noticed, wanting to belong, you don't want them being pulled by voices that promise confidence but often deliver confusion. But here’s what I want you to remember: your child’s search for identity isn’t something to fear—it’s something to shepherd. The Maker of Heaven and earth, the creator of your children designed them with creativity. He gave them minds them to seek, to wonder. God created them with a longing to understand who they are and why they’re here. As moms, we know that their desire, when guided by truth, can lead them straight to Him . Ephesians 2:10 says, “ For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” That verse offers comfort. But even more important, it’s a statement – a truth - about identity. It’s God declaring over your child: You belong. You are known. You are Mine. When your kids grasp the truth that they already belong, they’re loved with an everlasting love, and they were created with purpose for a purpose, they learn to stop chasing temporary labels of identity and start claiming eternal purpose. Finding the Answer to Building Identity Rooted in Christ Remember, as your children wrestle with who they are, you’ve been bestowed with the most sacred role a mother can carry—mentoring godliness and guiding your children to the feet of Jesus. The world tells you your job is to shape behavior. Or manage the outcomes of their behavior. To grow your kids to self-reliant adulthood. But God commands you to nurture hearts that hear His voice. That obey . That honor and please Him. You’ve probably discovered that motherly influence isn’t found in perfect lectures or polished parenting moments. It’s found in the quiet, consistent ways you show Christ at home. It’s seen in the way you respond when you’re tired, when your kids push your limits, or when their choices break your heart. Your influence is established in the desires you carry, the words you use, and the way you spend your time. Your actions and responses teach the children entrusted to you who God is - and how He loves. But, despite that truth, I want you to remember something important. You don’t to be perfect to lead well. Relax. You ’ll never reach that level of parenthood. You’re an imperfect woman in an imperfect world. But your humility will speak louder than your strength. Because it's rooted in Him. His strength. Your words and actions will be laid on the foundation of who you are in Christ. Your heart for Jesus is made apparent even when you feel you failed. It’s in the way you handle mistakes, the way you invite your children into your space, the way you listen, the way you meet their gaze with joy and love. When you admit mistakes and model repentance, your children begin to understand what grace looks like. As you consistently pursue Christ, they see your dedication in His Word, the way you model integrity, and the love you carry for Him. They hear and feel it in the way you respond to them as your life shines His. Deuteronomy 6:5–7 says, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children… when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” This passage of Scripture isn’t a formula—it’s an command to weave God’s truth into everyday life. To weave Him into every breath. To become His voice in an ungodly society attracting and influencing your children. So when your child asks, “Who am I?” your voice can affirm what God has already spoken: “You are His.” “You are chosen.” “You are deeply loved.” Be sure to come back for Part 2 of this post. In the meantime, if your heart is whispering, “I want to raise my children differently,” the Set-Apart Collective™ is where you’ll find the support and discipleship tools to support you. Join me inside the Set-Apart Collective™ where you'll discover how to raise kids to chase Christ over culture and influence generations for Christ.

Sunday mornings carry BIG goals. Sometimes making across the threshold of the church entrance feels like a miracle. Before you get there, you've juggled breakfast spills, found lost shoes, and handled a meltdown at home or a nasty attitude on the way. When you finally slide into the pew—breathless, heart racing—you think, " We made it. This has to count for something." And it does. God sees your effort. But going to church isn’t enough to raise godly kids. And isn't that the central goal ? But the truth is, your children need to hear about Jesus more than once a week. Christ needs to be the fabric that is woven through the lowest moments and highest days. They need to see  Him every day— in you. The Church isn't Enough to Accomplish What You Were Called to Do Church is a privilege, but church isn't enough. Going to church is a beautiful gift. In fact, fellowship with believers strengthens, teaches, and reminds you you're not alone. But church was never meant to take your place in your children’s spiritual formation. Remember, God chose you to be the one to whisper His truths in the quiet moments, to live them out when little eyes are watching. He entrusted you to be His voice of Truth for them in an ungodly world. You're a walking testimony. Do you highlight the world - or His grace, love, and truth - inside your home? Deuteronomy 6:5–7 tells us, “ You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up .” This passage commands that the most memorable sermons your children hear won't come from the pulpit—they'll be what is absorbed in your home...at your kitchen table, in your bedtime prayers, and in your godly guidance daily. Every moment influences the children entrusted to your care as they witness the way you mentor Christ in your desires, words, and reactions day after day after day. Year after year. You Can’t Exhale What You Haven’t Inhaled Let's face it. No one said motherhood would be easy. And it's not that you expect it to be, but you’re tired . You long for Jesus, but noise, expectations, and and busyness drown Him out. You want to open your Bible, but guilt whispers that it’s too late, that you’ve already fallen behind. But please stop - listen - God's not disappointed in you. He patiently loves you with an everlasting love that continues to invite you. The Father isn't asking for perfect quiet time or color-coded journals. He wants your presence. God calls you to look Up. To breathe Him in. To abide in His arms. You can’t pour out what you haven’t received. You can’t exhale grace if you haven’t inhaled Him. You can't feel - or offer - peace if you haven’t abided in His presence. When you inhale Christ - when you let His Words and truths settle in your heart - His love will naturally overflow into your children’s lives. Your words will soften. Your patience will grow. Your home will start to reflect His peace instead of your pressure . Release Guilt and Perfection Remember - God doesn't expect perfection. Only the Great I Am is perfect . You don’t have to be a perfect mom to raise godly kids. You just need to be a surrendered woman. A surrendered mom. Your kids don’t need you to get it all right—they need to see you get real. Committed to your belief in Christ. As they watch you confess, repent, forgive, and start again, they learn what walking with Jesus truly looks like. Perfection doesn't draw your kids closer to God—persistence does. You are Raising God’s Children Sometimes, in the chaos, it’s easy to forget the sacredness of your calling. But God didn’t just give you children—He entrusted you with souls . Eternal, precious souls that belong to Him . You're not just a mother. You're a missionary appointed inside your home. Every prayer you lift for your children, every time you pray with and over them in their presence, every connection with eye contact and a voice of direction that leads them to His truths, each time you say, “Let’s ask Jesus,”—those are holy moments. You’re planting seeds that will last for generations. Yearn for Something Deeper So You Have Him to Give If your heart feels dry, don’t settle for survival. Return to His presence. Respond to the cry deep within you that thirsts for Jesus more than for a quiet moment alone or a completed to-do list. You may not know the tug is from Him, but when you answer the call with a heart willing to repent, to be filled with truth, light, and grace, you'll recognize His Spirit. You'll begin to see that when your heart is full of Him, your children taste His glory through you. When you inhale Christ, you’ll exhale His love, patience, and joy—right into the lives of the little ones who call you “Mom.” You'll see you kids do the same to those around them. You'll understand that you're bearing fruit for eternity. A Prayer for the Weary Mom Yearning for More Dear Heavenly Father, the Great I Am in my presence. Thank you for Your everlasting love, Your holiness that waits to cover me. Please remind me that I'm not just raising children—I’m shaping souls entrusted to me - for Your kingdom. Quiet my thoughts as You hush the voice of perfectionism. Help me release my agenda and pray for Yours. Cause me to desire You more than I crave control or worldly approval. Fill me with Your presence so that my children see Jesus in every aspect of me. Let every breath I inhale be You—and every breath exhaled release me so I become the Christlike mother you intend me to be. Help me cause change in my family that lasts for generations because I inhale and exhale You with every breath, desire, word, and action. In the precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Every year when the late fall air turns crisper and evenings bring chills that call for more layers, a slight sadness creeps into my spirit. I’m the type who dresses warmly, even in the summer, and cooler temperatures prickle my skin with goosebumps that chill to the bone. Do you wonder how I ever make it through the winter? Trusting that it is only a season . As unpleasant as I believe the winter weather is, my faith reminds me that it will pass . Ecclesiastes 3 teaches that life produces seasons . Scripture crafts portraits of celebration and calamity. It is during those experiences that we come to understand how crossroads form depth of character not built in springtime periods . That blessed awareness only arrives if we invite God's hands to carry us through those seasons that interweave within our life. When we carry a faith that isn't seasonal. Parenting also carries seasons. In fact, most of my life has been intertwined with stages of a parenthood season. My husband and I married right out of high school. He was 18. I was 17. I think back to the girl I was and barely recognize her now. By the time I was 21 we had two children, a daughter and a son. By the time they were raised and finishing school, we were still in our thirties. Looking back, I know that we were good parents. Yet after the kids were grown, I thought back to the brief time we had with them (that seemed so long during the moments), and I wished that we had been godlier parents. It was easy to imagine ways I would change my parenting if I was able to spend specific moments with each of them again, drawing now from the wisdom God imparted to me as my walk with Him matured. Later, when my husband and I knew God was calling us to adopt from China when we were in our early forties, I understood why God had placed those desires to “rethink” our parenting in my heart. Have you faced times in your life when you knew God was giving you the opportunity to revisit a season of your life? Are you obedient to take the journey He calls you to, no matter the task? Do you ever try to bargain with God or try to delay obedience? Or are you ready to move at the sound of His voice? Has your obedience ever been seasonal? Many people we knew, some family included, were not supportive of our decision to adopt. People thought we were too old to start again. They told us our parenting season was complete, and we needed to focus on building a larger retirement fund. They had fears that if we traveled to China we might never return to the US. All sorts of excuses and fears were raised. It strengthened our resolve to seek God’s face and follow where He led. We understood that the logic of God is usually not that of the world. We had to keep our eyes, mind, and heart focused on what He was revealing. We chose to enter the season He had planned for us, and we began to walk in it, step by step . My husband and I didn't walk in seasonal faith, and we understood we had stepped into a season of obedience. Just as Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 tells us, there is a season and time for everything under heaven. Whether we are experiencing new birth, facing the death of a loved one, harvesting the fruits of parenting, or sowing the soil of our child’s heart, God is our guide and guard . Maybe you are in a season that would make it incredibly easy to crumble under the weight of burdens you cannot bear alone. He is gently wooing you, calling for your surrender. His hands are ready to take the load; His arms ready to carry you. Are you willing to allow God to construct faith that will last longer than your current season? Maybe this season is building you up for the next trial you will face. Perhaps it is your time to comfort another in the face of tragedy or triumph. Did you just enter a season of laughter? Or a time of tears? Life brings misunderstandings and mistakes, failures and freedom, times of learning lessons and loving others through lessons. Human frailties can cause a tearing away of relationships. They also offer a time of maturation in Him that may allow us to mend what needs repaired if we trust in and follow where He leads. Through His Word, we learn there is a time to speak and a time to refrain from speaking and how to know the difference as we depend on Him . There is a time for love and hate; a time for war and peace. This fallen world offers more than we can handle, but not more than we can face through His strength . What season are you currently facing? Are you trusting transformation through trials? Or is your faith cloaked in a coat fit for only this season? I believe God teaches us much about seasons in His Word and through the visualization of nature around us. His goodness, mercy, and compassion toward us are never-ending. If we have eyes to see and a heart to believe. Our Heavenly Father understands that we need constant reminders of His presence. We need to visually see God at work, learn patterns and consistencies to better help us remember He created it all. He is the Great I Am, the Maker of Heaven and Earth. Our Heavenly Father knows how easily we strap unnecessary burdens onto our shoulders, allowing the weight to crush us before we ask Him to cradle us within His grasp. What are ways you can release the season you are in to Him? Parenting has been one of my greatest teachers, wooing me to the heart of our Father, allowing Him to grow and guide me to seek His wisdom and discernment. How easily I can fall into the pattern of seeking my own strength and understanding. It is only through constant study of His Word and remembrance of His faithfulness to His children through the Bible (and within my own life )that I am able to fix my gaze above. It is then that I eagerly await seasonal lessons allowed through His fatherly grace as I release my life to Him without succumbing to seasonal faith. Can you identify ways you are drawing nearer to God through this season in your life? What lesson would you share with others? How can you help them carry enduring faith to the next season they will face? Seasonal life changes have taught me that the greatest act of obedience I can offer the Lord is to make Him known to my children and to move forward in all things with prompt obedience . That means I must know Him . In order to mentor God in a righteous way that leads myself and my children to Him, I must seek Christ intimately . A strong relationship must be sought daily . In order to allow Christ to flow through me, my responses, my actions, reactions, and thought processes, He must be my priority daily. Christ must come before my husband, my children, and myself. I must seek the face of the One who knows me best and can discern my motives and adjust them as needed. Only then am I able to mentor Jesus well to the children God has entrusted to me. Every season has brought me to this place of understanding and given me the desire to know Him and show Him more. Coming seasons will do the same if I keep my gaze focused Upward and my heart attuned to the lessons taught through the sweet and sour times of life. He promises that seasons will pass in His perfect time. Just as the leaves now turn and fall to the ground, seasons of life are ending. New cycles of life are beginning. Will the ebb and flow of your breaths be in sync with seasons by seeking the face of God and trusting transformation through trials? Or will you choose to battle harsh winds and bitter chills alone? Let your faith stand every turn of the seasons and become a lasting legacy.