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Mended By Mercy

Embracing Imperfection. Growing in Faith

April 6, 2015

He Knows: Emma’s Birth Story

4 months ago, our lives changed as our sweet little Emma entered the world. As most of you know, I suffered from postpartum depression and severe negative body image after the birth of my son.  I struggled physically, emotionally and spiritually and I slipped away from my God.  I didn’t leave him completely, but I […]

Filed Under: body image

March 24, 2015

Do you speak to yourself as though God is standing beside you?

I’m a worrier.  I always tend to get stuck on something that hasn’t even happened yet.  The root of the problem?  I forget God’s in control.  Or I ignore that fact…ahem. When you worry, you invite fear into your life.  This fear can consume you.  Do you ever catch yourself asking “What if?”  What ifs […]

Filed Under: Myself and Lies Tagged With: body image, positive self talk

February 27, 2015

Workout and Worship: Christian Playlist Round 2

christian workout playlist

Looking for some tunes to get you fired up and ready to burn calories?!  Just listening to these songs makes me want to get out and hit the pavement!  Here is round 2!  Another christian playlist for your workouts!  Get out there, burn some calories and worship our Savior!! Love take me over– Steven Curtis […]

Filed Under: Workout Christian Playlist Tagged With: workout playlist, worship

February 17, 2015

How to Overcome Toddler Defiance

How to Keep Christ at the Center when Dealing with Toddler Defiance

Whoever came up with the idea of terrible twos was so terribly wrong.  I mean, did they even have children?  Let’s talk about the threes.  The totally awful-horrible-am-I-going-to-survive-this threes… I have a strong willed child, but he comes from two very strong willed parents.  His strong will began to shine through when he turned 3.  […]

Filed Under: Am I messing up my kids? Tagged With: christian parenting

February 13, 2015

16 Last Minute Valentine’s Ideas for Kids and Spouses

 Valentine’s Day is tomorrow.  Are you ready?  Here are some last minute ideas for your children and your spouse!    Valentine Crafts for Kids 3 Simple Valentine Ideas with Printable from Blooming with Joy Snowy, Faith, Valentine Crafts, Games and Books in 7 Quick Takes from Campfires and Cleats Free Homeschool Helps for Valentine’s Day […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Valentine's Day

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