Here is the truth, my friends. I am struggling right now. I feel so stuck. As the mom of eight kids, many with special needs, the school year has hit me like a truck. I have three reminders from teachers that forms need to be turned in, a notice from the school that my son has already lost his ... [keep reading]
Tips to Become the Mama Bear Your Kids Need
Several years ago my husband and I went rafting in Washington state. The water, which came from melted glacier ice, was emerald green and sparkled brightly. Pine trees hugged the shorelines on both sides, and the scene proved absolutely breathtaking. In the raft were myself and my husband, his mom ... [keep reading]
Cooking Up Something Fun for You and Your Kids – Enter Our Back-to-School Giveaway!
Fall is almost here, which means the kids are back in school and you've survived another summer. Congratulations! Your friends at Christian Mommy are excited to kick off autumn with this giveaway your whole family will love. For you, we have a brand-new Instant Pot cooker and a nice Christian ... [keep reading]
Mom, are You Taking Time for…You?
I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint. –Jeremiah 31:25 niv Ah, the freshness of dewy autumn, blowing away the stickiness of summer days. Pumpkin spice everywhere…and the smell of freshly sharpened pencils. Mama, it’s time for your little ones to go back to school. It’s after a ... [keep reading]
Three Prayers for the Start of the School Year
I sent my kids off to school on two different buses this year. My oldest headed to middle school for the first time. This means he’s changing classrooms every hour, navigating a new social scene, and learning to stand strong amidst peer pressure. As if I didn’t already have reason to pray for my ... [keep reading]
Why You Need the Gospel
We became first-time moms within nine months of each other, and although we didn’t realize it at the time, we both entered motherhood with high expectations. Yet today, with eight kids between us, our optimistic expectations have toppled under the pressures of everyday life. Just like when we ... [keep reading]
How to Find Your Ministry as a Mom
I used to feel guilty about not doing my part in sharing God’s love with those around me. When my kids were babies, I felt as if all of my time was consumed with doing the laundry, changing dirty diapers, and keeping the house clean. If I didn’t even have time to take a shower, how was I going to ... [keep reading]
What to Do When You’re Feeling Lonely
I am the mom of eight children. I am the grandmother of three grandchildren and the mother-in-law to two sons. I am a wife, a friend, an auntie. I’m not just surrounded by people either. We have sixteen chickens, two miniature horses, a donkey, three dogs, three cats, and a turtle. To tell the ... [keep reading]
What Will You Do with the “Rest” of Summer?
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him (Psalm 62:1). Summer vacation. The words conjure images of a loaded-down vehicle, perhaps pulling a trailer or items secured to the top with a multiplexity of bungee cords. And kids. Kids everywhere. Your kids, their friends, nieces and ... [keep reading]
Why You Should Bring Fruit on Your Next Family Trip
My family loves traveling together. Whether it’s driving to a national park or visiting the beach, we’ve made all kinds of memories on the road. Can I be honest, though? Some of our trips haven’t been filled with 100 percent happy memories. Some—okay, all—of them have involved at least one fight ... [keep reading]
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