by Lysa TerKeurst | May 13, 2017 | Blog, Grief, Mother's Day
I don’t understand some things that happen in life. When one of the most vivacious, fun-loving, beautiful, determined-to-tell-the-world-about-Jesus women I knew found out her cancer was back, my heart broke. Short of a miraculous healing from God, Brenda wouldn’t make...
by Lysa TerKeurst | May 4, 2016 | Blog, Mother's Day, Parenting, Seeing Beauty in Life
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I’m reminded that this holiday doesn’t always feel so ‘happy’ for each of us. I’m grateful my friend Rachel Wojo understands this and is guest posting on the blog today to point us to Jesus in the moments that might be...
by Lysa TerKeurst | Apr 23, 2015 | Blog, Mother's Day, Parenting, Raw Emotions, Spiritual Growth
Last year, I received many heartbreaking comments from women who were really struggling with Mother’s Day. Just the mention of the holiday stirred up deep hurt over infertility, adoption, and singleness. That’s why I asked my friend Holley Gerth to guest post today....
by Lysa TerKeurst | May 9, 2014 | Blog, Mother's Day, Parenting, Prayer, Spiritual Growth
Being a mom is wonderfully amazing. Until it isn’t. And I find myself awake at 3am wondering what I could have done better … or beating myself up for all the ways I fall short … or convincing myself I sometimes just flat out stink at being a mom....
by Lysa TerKeurst | Apr 30, 2014 | Blog, Grief, Mother's Day, Overcoming, Spiritual Growth
As Mother’s Day approaches, my heart is especially sensitive to my friends for whom this holiday will be hard. I have friends who will be standing by gravesites this Mother’s Day. I also have friends whose moms haven’t been a part of their lives in...
by Lysa TerKeurst | May 10, 2013 | Blog, Friday Favorites, Mother's Day
Mother’s Day. A sweet holiday to show your mom just how much you care. But sometimes, it’s just plain hard to think of something new to make this year’s celebration of her stand out. So, I thought it might be helpful to share a few ideas I’ve come across… 1....
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