Happy Mother’s Day

Mothering is serious business.

2Timothy 1:5 For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that [it is] in you as well.

I am​​ reminded of the incredible blessing it is to have the opportunity to invest in your children by example. ​​ Paul, in describing Timothy’s genuine faith, recounts the teaching Timothy received from his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice. ​​ 

Whether you come from a Christian home where the fear of God was taught, or a sincere faith has begun within your own family, it is by God’s grace and design.  ​​ ​​​​ I pray you have special women in your life who have invested their love for God in you. ​​ 

I am so thankful for the number of wonderful examples; the many beautiful ‘Moms’ in my life!  ​​​​ The need for constant daily care in young ones, changes to daily prayer as children grow and mature, and begin raising families of their own.  ​​​​ The nurturing of a mother is incredibly​​ valuable at all stages.

Thank you Lord, for Mothers! ​​ Thank you for the blessing of children which changed our own names to Mom. ​​ I pray you are honored in our care for the precious gifts of life you have entrusted to us, that they too will be recognized as having a sincere faith in Christ Jesus.

3John 1:4 I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

Author: Sharyn Balogh

You know it's difficult to write about yourself. The most important fact I can disclose is that I'm saved by God's grace through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. My desire is to live a life honoring to God in response for the gift of salvation I've been given. This is so much easier said than done! I struggle daily with right choices, right words, right thoughts, and right actions. My best and only defense against sin is the power of God in me and for that I am inexpressibly thankful. I have three amazing grown-up children who have responded to God's call in their lives along with their spouses. One of the great joys of my life is knowing my children and their families strive to serve and follow God. My grandchildren are another wonderful joy in my life! My husband and I are blessed with four beautiful grandchildren to date with another expected very soon on September 12th. We also are thankful for the comforting knowledge that an additional three of our grandchildren, a set of twins at three months gestation and a little boy, Isaac, at four and a half months gestation, are in our Savior's presence. I have attended the same church since the day my eyes were opened to Truth over thirty years ago. How fortunate it is to have been led by God’s hand immediately to a church body that follows the Bible, no man-made doctrines, just the Word clear and strong. My husband is my best friend, my confidant, my encourager, and I still can't believe how blessed I am by his example of love and generosity towards everyone around him. He is God-fearing, compassionate, and kind and I have learned so much from him. I am a daughter to my almost 92 year-old mother, sister to three brothers, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, neighbor and friend. That means, whomever is reading this, we probably have something in common! I love every unique role I have been placed in. I'm frequently stretched and sometimes feel like silly putty that wants to bounce right back into my comfort zone. My greatest ambition is to be a follower of Jesus; a light that shines for Him at all times, in all circumstances. So, there it is, a bit about me. I guess I was able to write about myself after all! However, my existence cannot be defined without Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Savior. His love has permeated my life to His glory and my eternal thankfulness.