When we first moved to the Monterey Bay Academy campus, we lived in former military barracks. Erected in 1938, they weren’t built to last. Yet there we were, seventy years after their construction, with our moving van pulling up to a long narrow building that had once housed soldiers during World War II. What 904A Monterey Drive lacked in style, it more than made up for in scenery. Our living room picture window proudly displayed a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Some afternoons, when ... [keep reading]
Why our children (and we) need training
“Training” is often viewed as a dirty word in secular parenting circles. I’ve even seen it called “ugly.” I’ve often heard those who oppose the idea of training children say things such as “I’m not teaching my children so much as learning from them,” and “Let your children be your guide.” These phrases sound very earthy and wise but quickly show their lack of substance when pitted against even the mildest toddler meltdown. I’m not exactly sure what I’m supposed to learn from my two-year-old’s ... [keep reading]
You don’t have to be perfect…and neither does your husband.
One day I’ll be in awe of my husband, looking at him in adoration as he drives our minivan. The next day, possibly in that very same minivan, I’m thinking about all the ways he could improve as a husband and a father. Maybe I recently listened to a podcast on parenting, and I couldn’t help but think about how much he needed to hear it. Or maybe a friend shared how her husband structures morning quiet times as a family, and now I’m finding my husband’s bedtime readings insufficient. In turn, I ... [keep reading]
How the rituals and rhythms of home-keeping and soul-tending can lead to greater joy
Whether I'm delighting in my garden on a spring day or curling up by the fire in a well-worn chair on a winter evening, when I'm at home, all is right in my world. The days may not always be perfect, but life feels lovely anyway. A lovely life: one that appeals to the heart or mind as well as to the eye. Loveliness can grow in and around us wherever we are. Our days may not read like the pages of a fairytale. Our home may not be the picture-perfect one found in our dreams. Rather, a life ... [keep reading]
Nourish your body and spirit with our Mother’s Day giveaway
Mom, this site wouldn't exist if it weren't for you. Every day is Mother's Day here at Christian Mommy, but the rest of the country is celebrating it on May 8. In honor of one of our favorite holidays, we are giving away a prize package that will feed your soul (and your stomach). Fill out the form below and enter to win a new Crock-Pot, plus a collection of inspiring books to encourage you. Again, thank you for all you do on behalf of your family. Your effort and sacrifice don't go ... [keep reading]
Sing to the Lord: Why Your Child Needs More Than Nursery Rhymes
There are some universal truths of parenthood: One of the very best smells in the world is a newborn baby’s head.One of the most adorable (and “hooray, now I get a nap too”) sights is a sweet baby, toddler, or kiddo sleeping.There is no sweeter sound than a toddler singing. It’s that last truth that especially fills my heart with joy: listening to a little person sing. I love hearing the little voices and the imperfect speech and the misunderstood words. Often, we start by teaching our ... [keep reading]
Of Roses and the Resilient Beauty of God’s Promises: A Springtime Reflection
In the winter, I think green thoughts and I dream of roses. I read books and catalogs, and I make lists. In spring, I plant new roses, wishing with every one that I had yet more roses to plant. In early summer, I remember that there is a manageable gardener-to-rose ratio, and I have foolishly surpassed it. My roses need tending, but I am one, and they are many. Yet I go on wanting more. I think this love of roses may be akin to sickness. Addiction. Obsession. It does not seem quite proper. ... [keep reading]
How to Make the Easter Story Come Alive for Your Kids
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 understanding. Most kids are visual learners and love to color. Share the Easter story with these special coloring book pages and watch your child grow in their comprehension of Jesus' incredible love for them. As ... [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 pray, the bigger your faith in God will grow, the more powerful your prayers will become, and the more answers to your prayers you will see. Remember that prayer is not telling God what to do. ... [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 my kids can obtain their MBA and perform as a concert pianist on the side, I have to ask myself if I have given them the right tools to have spiritual life skills? Will they lack spiritual life skills, ... [keep reading]
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