Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson

Just like we as moms lay out clothes for our kids, God also has a perfect outfit He picked out and designed just for them. Here’s how we can pray the Armor of God over our children. Find this prayer template on Kaley’s Instagram (@kriverathompson) and in her newsletter. Sign up at www.kriverathompson.com.

There are A LOT of labels slapped on us as moms. But there’s one that we really tend to proclaim more than we should over ourselves— “failure.” When we miss the mark as a mom, maybe failing isn’t actually the worst thing. And it certainly doesn’t make us “failures”. Let’s talk about who we really are instead. For more on-the-go devotions like this one, grab Kaley’s book, “Matrimony, Motherhood and...

What if the secret place isn’t the sideline we tend to think it is? Mom, all the little things are making a bigger impact than we realize. Keep joining us all this month as we celebrate motherhood and cheer each other on! Grab Kaley’s “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me” devotional on Amazon or her website at www.kriverathompson.com.

If you’ve ever struggled with “mom guilt”, here’s how we can throw in the towel and exchange it for “mom grace” instead. Keep joining us this month as we continue to celebrate motherhood and cheer each other on! Grab Kaley’s “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me” devotional book on Amazon or her website at www.kriverathompson.com.

Did you catch that? It’s “fruit” not fruits. And maybe there’s some intentionality to the way the Fruit of the Spirit are tossed into the Bible basket. Let’s learn about our unique connectivity with Christ, a message Kaley shared recently with Catawba Heights Baptist Women’s Ministry. Find out more at www.kriverathompson.com.

Does it seem like God is cutting something or someone away from you? Here’s how He may not be dividing your blessing but multiplying His character and glory through your life through the process.

When we’re close to burn out, we’re really left with two options: quit or rest. Let’s find out what God wants us to do by learning what Jesus really meant when He said “my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

“There’s no bad weather, only bad clothes.” If we haven’t put in the right gear to protect our hearts and minds, the weathering of worry can leave us pretty miserable. Here’s a few layers of covering we can put on when worry and anxiety threaten to take us out.

There is a danger to following God. When the climb is great, here’s how you can identify some people to make the trek with you and finish difficult seasons strong.

Have you ever tried to help someone and ended up hurting them instead? Listen to today’s podcast as we talk about how walking in someone else’s rain boots might change how well we weather life’s storms. (This is an excerpt from “As You Wander.” Find the full devotional on Amazon or at www.kriverathompson.com.)

This is the surprising reason why our brokenness is actually the best. Listen to find out why, if life feels stirred up, God might be preparing us to grow. (This is an excerpt from “As You Wander.” Find the full devotional book at www.kriverathompson.com.)

He is not here. He is risen! Meet the angels and Mary at the empty tomb. See the risen Jesus. Put your hands in His scars with Thomas. And then, like the disciples, go and tell! Happy Easter!

We’re here at the foot of the cross. This is the story of how Jesus is crucified, His last words are spoken, and they lay Him in His temporary tomb. It’s Friday but Sunday is coming… (Download your Easter Bible reading plan on Kaley’s website at www.kriverathompson.com)

Things are heating up in John 18. Jesus is arrested, a sword fight tries to break out, and the Jewish people turn their back on their own king. The cross is near and we can tangibly start to feel it as we head further into the Easter story. (Follow along with our Easter Bible reading plan available on Kaley’s website at www.kriverathompson.com)

In this chapter, Jesus prays for us! Let His words wash over you personally and spark unity in your community as you hear Him pray for God’s glory, His disciples, and for all believers. (Be sure to keep following along and grab your Easter Bible reading plan at www.kriverathompson.com).

Jesus prophesies returning to His father and leaving behind the Spirit. He tells of His own death, the scattering of the disciples and boldly proclaims a statement we cling to often even as modern day believers. He says, “Take heart, for I have overcome the world.” (Be sure to follow along and grab your Easter Bible reading plan at kriverathompson.com).

The Last Supper concludes as Jesus offers his disciples these commands: to abide in Him and love one another. This chapter lingers with warnings of the persecution to come for Jesus and all those who follow Him. (Don’t forget to grab your Easter Bible reading plan at www.kriverathompson.com)

Like the disciples, we need comfort assurance. Listen and receive Jesus’ words both for them and us as He offers them peace and His presence as they get up from the table and step toward Calvary.

This March we’re walking through the book of John toward Easter, Jesus’ death and resurrection. Let’s start here— sit down at the table while Jesus washes His disciples feet and prophecies his betrayal.

Kaley puts her husband Gage on the hot seat to answer hard questions about marriage, relationships and how to practically live out Biblical concepts. Check it out! Grab Kaley’s devotional “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me” at kriverathompson.org and on Amazon.

What do toothpaste and celebrating our differences have in common? We’d love to tell you. Join Kaley and Gage as they talk about how personal quirks can cultivate a better relationship.

Love over time gets shaken up. What do we do with the stirring? Is it all a mess or something more? Join Kaley and Gage as they talk about how to “Love Your Layers” when life gets lopsided.

What does it look like to be on the same team as your spouse? Join Kaley and her husband, Gage, to talk about how we can take marriage from a scoreboard against one another to a springboard for loving each other better.

Did you know that in counseling they consider the client the marriage itself, not the individuals. So let’s talk about tearing down walls to practically build a unified life as a couple.

We have some big questions to answer like “Where are we going?” “What are we really called to do?” Join Kaley and True Bible Study at Forest Hill Church in Charlotte, NC to gain clarity and direction for some of our vaguest questions.