Hi Mom, Easter is a very special time of the year for all Christians. Without Jesus' death and resurrection, we wouldn't have the undeniable promise of eternal life. It's likely your child has heard this account before. but sometimes telling a familiar story in a new way brings fresh ... [keep reading]
Can we really make a difference when we pray?
Bestselling author Stormie Omartian wants to teach your daughter how to pray. Join Stormie in helping raise up the next generation of woman prayer warriors. Share this encouraging message about the power of our prayers with your child today. *** The more you come to your Father God to ... [keep reading]
What are the spiritual life skills our kids need us to teach them?
From the day we tote our pruned, magenta, bundles of joy home from the hospital, we’re imparting life skills: how to fall asleep, how to use the bathroom, how to nibble a bratwurst without choking. They start life in the car seat, but our goal is to eventually hand over the keys. But even if ... [keep reading]
When life has made you crack, here’s the one-word prayer that God is sure to answer.
It had been a rough season for our family. Between aging parents, financial struggles, moving, and setting up a new business, my husband, Roger, and I were burned out, as in, crispy like bacon that had been left in the oven ten minutes too long. But the hits just kept on coming. More stress. More ... [keep reading]
How will your child change the world someday?
February was Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. From the beginning God has used people from all backgrounds to do heroic things that have changed the course of our country and the world. Share ... [keep reading]
What burritos, donkeys, and cake can (indirectly) teach us about Jesus
Have you ever seen a video demonstrating the size of the planet earth next to the size of our sun? And then the size of our sun next to some of the supergiant stars or even a black hole? You can’t help but become mesmerized by the magnitude of God’s cosmic creations or awestruck by His incredible ... [keep reading]
Is motherhood a thankless endeavor? Here’s how God answers that question.
The truth about motherhood as a profession is that it can be a bit of a thankless one, especially when our kids are very young. In a traditional workplace, the boss passes out “employee of the month” awards. Or she dangles a Christmas bonus in front of our noses to motivate us. My toddlers have ... [keep reading]
How to find the biblical middle ground between self-care and self-denial.
Of the messages being trumpeted the loudest in our culture (and not just in the arena of motherhood), there are few more insistent than that of the alluring siren of self-care. She’s a marketing genius. And she has saturated practically every form of media from advertising to radio. I can’t walk ... [keep reading]
Mama, who are you following? Why Christ is the only role model worth emulating.
I have a weekly bit I do on my Instagram account called “Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday.” I invite readers, “Ask me anything, and I’ll answer as many questions as I can.” I don’t spend a significant portion of most days on social media (hello: ten kids), but I budget up to two hours (spread throughout ... [keep reading]
Is the weight of your words crushing your kids or affirming their worth?
I doubt anyone will be surprised that, as a mama of ten, I have heard quite the smorgasbord of comments about my crew when we’re out and about. A few of the top contenders will sound familiar to anyone with more than one child close in age: “Are they all yours?” “You know what causes ... [keep reading]
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