by Becky Thompson | Aug 9, 2017 | For Mommas
“That’s it! It’s time to come in now! We’re going to have to get ready for bed, because school starts tomorrow.” It was the last call of the summer. It seems as though my kids have spent more hours out of the house than in it over the last few months. They played in...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 6, 2017 | Devotionals
The first time I met an angel, I was at an elementary school field trip attended by nearly the entire Oklahoma City metro area. Multiple schools from multiple districts had sent busloads of students to the event center. I honestly can’t remember anything about the...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 2, 2017 | Anxiety, Devotionals, Most Shared
Truth For the Woman Who Feels Like She’s Sinking It was windy that night. I’m not sure how windy. The story doesn’t say. Scripture just says the boat was already some distance from land, battered by the waves, because the wind was against them. You know this...
by Becky Thompson | Jul 31, 2017 | Anxiety, For Mommas, Most Shared
Dear friend, Let me start with this. It’s not just up to you to keep them safe. This week I read yet another article online highlighting one more way I need to protect my children from this world. As I made my way through one father’s terrifying narrative and his...
by Becky Thompson | Jul 29, 2017 | Marriage
Five times my husband began to tell me about his phone call that had just ended, and all five times he was interrupted. We paused, corrected the interrupting child, and my husband would begin again, only to be interrupted by someone else, or some other request, or...
by Becky Thompson | Jul 16, 2017 | Contributor Posts, For Mommas
Earlier this year, I created a network for writers to find encouragement, resources and community as they pursue their craft. From this network, I have discovered new and seasoned voices that absolutely need to be heard by many! The post below has been written by...
by Becky Thompson | Jul 13, 2017 | Marriage
Husbands, I need to tell you a secret. It’s important… really important. Ready? Your wife? She wants your help, but she doesn’t know how… or really want to have to ask you for it. It’s not a specific task she wants your help with....
by Becky Thompson | Jul 9, 2017 | Conversations with God
The Miracle at 10:36 AM 10:36 I was praying the day before I was scheduled for surgery, and I heard the time, “10:36.” It wasn’t like I was on my knees in prayer and petition. I was cleaning my house and going about my business… just thinking...
by Becky Thompson | Jul 2, 2017 | For Mommas, Most Shared
Did you think it all over? – The day, I mean. Have you had a chance to replay all of your moments? To rethink your choices? To come up with half a dozen ways you could have or should have done it differently? Have you made promises for how tomorrow will be...
by Becky Thompson | Jun 30, 2017 | For Mommas
I was sitting in the hallway waiting for my kids to finally fall asleep. All three of them wanted me to sit in their bedrooms, but obviously this wasn’t possible. I don’t know if you realize this, but a person cannot be three places at once. Try telling...
by Becky Thompson | Jun 27, 2017 | Community
I was on Instagram a few days ago when I saw a story posted by a member of Bethel Church in Redding, CA. The caption read something like, “Baptizing special needs children today.” I watched, speechless, as a young boy climb into the water wearing goggles,...
by Becky Thompson | Jun 25, 2017 | For Mommas
I don’t really remember what my son did that evening to cause me to put him in timeout, but I know that he needed a minute to think about what he had done. That’s why we do timeouts in our house. When my kids make a poor choice, they take a break and pause for a few...
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by Becky Thompson | Jun 13, 2017 | Marriage
Let me know if this sounds familiar – the end of the day comes and you’re exhausted. You know that sex is important, but really… so is sleep. Right? I could tell a relatable story here about how sex has changed since my husband and I got married nearly eleven...
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by Becky Thompson | Jun 12, 2017 | Infertility & Miscarriage, Uncategorized
Jared! Jared! Something is wrong with Jaxton! I heard him make a noise like he was going to throw up, and when I went in there, he was just lying there with his eyes open. I picked him up and he keeps falling over in my arms. Jared, I can’t get him to wake up all the...
by Becky Thompson | Jun 8, 2017 | Trending Issues
Yesterday morning I was scrolling through Facebook on my phone while the kids were playing in the other room. It was a rare break for me on an early summer morning, and I was taking the opportunity to relax and do something that didn’t require much effort. I scrolled...
