MaryBeth Eberhard
Catholic wife and mother of eight,
who loves our Lord, Mary,
and sharing prayers and thoughts on these pages.
Book Boyfriends, Hallmark Movies, and Bingo, Oh My!
It’s that season, my friends! The season of fireside reading, movie marathons, and endless rounds of family Bingo. As the temperatures drops and the winds begin to blow outside, my heart does a little pitter patter as I harvest my books like a squirrel gathers acorns,...
A Shield of Faith
Last night a little one hopped on to my bed as I took a late-night meeting. She waited patiently because she needed to talk with me. Quietly she whispered that her heart was hurting and that she needed my help. I nodded, tucked her in close, and continued my call,...
Gratitude helps others see Jesus
Everyone who enters our home is greeted by a sign that says “May all who enter here be welcomed as Christ.” It’s a promise to them and a reminder for us. Everything we have, both exterior and interior, is a gift from the Lord and we are called to share it with those...
Be patient, God is working
I find myself in a time of parenting where the life I desire for my children is different than the one they are choosing. I think I know how this will play out. I remember well what it was like for me as a young adult spreading my wings and I need to give that same...
A life fully alive in Christ? The secret is in the striving
Who here hasn’t walked a season in survival mode? A season where the days are long, our hearts are heavy and our souls weary. A season where life doesn’t stop for our grieving and our worry. Yet who among us does not desire a life living fully in our identity as a...
Hip Hop and the Gift of Motherhood
Last night I found myself in a hip-hop class. As I shimmied and shook my way through class, I wondered if this was worth it, and as I looked over at the girl next to me for inspiration, I thought how surely it was. Worth the sacrifice Awhile back, this daughter had...