Archives for April 2023

I’d like to tell you a Mother’s Day story. It starts with a wedding, a boy and a girl standing at the altar. They said “I do” and it seemed so simple. Years later when they thought about having children they said “we will” and thought it would be the same. Only it wasn’t. Instead of picking out pink or blue onesies, they stared month after month at single pink lines on pregnancy tests. There were tears and prayers, moments of anger and … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Day Story of Hope

I often struggle with how to pray for my children. I lack the creativity (perhaps because of sleep deprivation) to come up with original prayers that speak to their heart, the different facets and experiences of their day, and their future. Usually, I find myself praying the same things over and over again, like “God, thank you for my child” or “God, help him to obey.” There’s certainly nothing wrong with simple prayers, but there’s also beauty … [Read more...] about 5 Scriptures to Pray Over Your Child Daily

Did you know that April is National Card and Letter Writing Month? We know, we know, it’s not the most exciting holiday of the year - there are no sing-along songs, decorations, parades, or anything. But, here at DaySpring, we think it is an important occasion that deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated.  We all know that in this day and age, handwritten notes are a rarity. Many of us rely on electronic forms of communication. After all, … [Read more...] about It’s National Card & Letter Writing Month

As we reflect on the Resurrection of Jesus, let’s take some time to praise Him and ask for even more of His Presence in our lives! Here’s a simple Easter prayer you can reflect on: Dear Jesus, Thank you for the gift of eternal salvation that we get to celebrate on Easter morning. Your love is so great! Come close to me and renew my mind to let go of everything I’ve held on to that hinders me and entangles me. I ask you to draw near to me as … [Read more...] about An Easter Prayer

The first tree budded in our yard yesterday, and my daughter was ecstatic. “Mom!” she cried. “Look how beautiful!” I was struck by the way her joy spilled over into my own heart. I stood for a moment in awe of new life. Fresh beginnings. The promise of spring made visible. As we were getting ready for Easter, a season of renewal, it was the unbridled excitement my daughter displayed that let me experience joy in a new and unexpected … [Read more...] about The Tomb is Empty – Our Hearts are Full