When a little one enters the world, there is a balance that needs to be struck between taking care of baby and taking care of mom. I know each time we added a new little one to our family, I had to figure out that balance all over again. Whether you are a new mom or a...
How do you find peace when you are not in a very peaceful state of mind? And where do you find the words to talk to God about peace when it feels like your whole life is spinning out of control? In a world that is filled with stress and anxiety, it can seem that peace...
Today we’re talking about friendships. Have you ever struggled to find close girlfriends? Have you always felt on the outside of girlfriend groups? Do you have a group of friends that needs to be more intentional about getting together. If you said yes to any of...
Are you too stressed to enjoy life? If so, you will want to listen to this episode. There is a message that I’ve said over and over throughout the years (and that I’ve had to learn myself), and it is that self-care is not selfish. In order to be great moms,...
Dear parent who made a mistake, There’s been something on my mind lately that I’d like to share with you. I don’t know how “big” or “small” the mistake was. I don’t know how deep the roots go on the issue. We could be...
Has the “anger monster” ever shown up at your house? Do you sometimes find that frustration causes you to blow up? And afterward do you struggle with the guilt that often follows that anger? If so, I want you to know that you are not alone and today’s episode is going...
Your kids are spreading their wings and starting to head out on their own… Are you ready? Do you struggle to know how to parent teens at home and young adults away from home at the same time? Is it a challenge to find a good balance between boundaries and...
Have you ever met someone and felt like you could talk for hours and hours, and especially if you lived closer, would be great friends? Well, that’s what I experienced in this conversation I had with Maggie Graham, a homeschooling mom of 11 children that today range...
As a parent, do you wonder if you are really making a difference? Does it feel like your words go in one ear and out the other? Do you feel like all you do is dole out consequences? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are really going to appreciate...
Welcome to our first bonus episode of the No More Perfect Podcast! I just wanted to express my gratitude for your support of this podcast with a little extra, bite-size podcast goodness that’s quick to listen to and helpful for loving your life. I hope you...
“Just a mom?” There’s no such thing. Motherhood isn’t a second-rate occupation. It is a career that can maximize your talents and strengths to their fullest. When you look past the surface of mothering—the endless tasks and frantic pace—to the incredible skills...
Speaking TopicsRequest Jill as a SpeakerRequest Mark and Jill as Speakers”Jill Savage is the best. If you are looking for a dynamic speaker who can touch the heart of an audience, Jill is your girl. Her honest, relevant, story-telling style...
I’m so excited to be a part of a brand new weekly resource for moms that Focus on the Family is launching. Today is the premiere of the Mom Webcasts that will be available every Wednesday afternoon. Tuck the kids in for a nap if you are at home or...
I’m spent some time today with a new mom. She was looking for encouragement from a seasoned mom. “Seasoned…” that’s a nice way to say old. :-)That conversation got me thinking about a good blog conversation for us to have. Seasoned...
It’s the final week of the Real Moms…Real Jesus blog tour. There are so many wonderful mom blogs out there! Most of these carry the same interview but some are doing book giveaways on their blogs!Jennifer...