The holidays are upon us, friends! Whenever I get to this time of the year, I find myself with mixed emotions—both excitement and anxiety. As I reflect on fond memories from past holidays, I’m eager for the season to arrive. But at the same time, I often feel anxious about not being ready. The ... [keep reading]
80 Reasons Why I’m Thankful to Be a Mom
In a few weeks we’ll gather around the table to stuff ourselves with turkey and count our blessings. Family, shelter, and food will be at the top of our lists. But today, I want to create a different type of list and count why I love being a mom. I got all the way to eighty reasons, but I bet you ... [keep reading]
Picking Up the Pieces This Thanksgiving
The other night I was in transit through the Seattle airport when I saw them—the magazines with All. The. Thanksgiving. Table. Spreads. There were several of them, displayed in a magazine rack, glossy photos of dinner and dessert that just looked so scrumptious. Even though it was past 10 PM, all of ... [keep reading]
Shine Your Light on Halloween
“I want to dress up like an angel this year so the bad guys will see me and know that I belong to Jesus.” My heart melted when my daughter said these words two months ago. Apparently Halloween was on her brain extra early this year, and costumes were of utmost importance. Of course, I ... [keep reading]
Set the Table for Good Food and Fellowship – Get a FREE Party Planning Guide
Fall is a great time to welcome your loved ones over for a special gathering. Your friends at Christian Mommy want to make entertaining as easy as possible. When you sign up for Christian Mommy using the form below, you will receive a FREE party planning guide and get worksheets designed to help ... [keep reading]
How to Find Answers Amid Your Grief
It was a dark and stormy night. The doorbell rang. Why is she ringing the doorbell? I grumbled internally about my super-late 18-year-old sister. Except when I opened the door, it wasn’t my sister standing in the rain. It was two police officers, fidgeting with their hats. We all know what ... [keep reading]
Give Your Children the Grace to Make Mistakes
When it comes to parenting, I’m guessing you’re like me. I don’t like making mistakes. And when my kids make mistakes, I like it even less. Honestly speaking, I am not fond of the fact that I need to come to terms with allowing my kids to make mistakes. I like order, and I like structure. I ... [keep reading]
Are You Afraid of Falling?
Today I saw a bird fall from the sky. You might be thinking, “Hmmm, the bird is a metaphor for something.” Nope, I actually saw a bird crash from the sky to the road in front of me. I live in Indiana, and the roads stretch out before me as I drive into an endless flat horizon. I am constantly ... [keep reading]
Celebrate God’s Promise of New Life
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. –Isaiah 43:19 Fall is my favorite time of year. There is just a special magic about the trees dressed in all of their energetic colors. Secretly, I adore fall ... [keep reading]
Make Room for Others in Your Heart and Home
My grandmother’s house always smelled like cake. It was warm and inviting, just like she was. She had an infectious smile and gave the best hugs. Every holiday was spent at her house, where our extended family would gather around her eat-in kitchen table. My grandpa would say grace, and for the next ... [keep reading]
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