There is so much in the world to divert our children’s attention away from the things of God, but when we do our part to teach, instruct, discipline, and train our children in the ways of God . . . when we read them stories from God’s Word, when we teach them how to pray and have faith that God is who He says He is and will do what He says He’ll do, when we help them get plugged in with godly friends, when we show them that walking with God brings joy and fulfillment, not boredom and ... [keep reading]
A colorful way for your daughter to start the New Year
Join us for insightful and inspiring articles from Christian Mommy and download these free coloring pages from The Power of a Praying Girl by Stormie Omartian. As your little girl adds her creative touches to these beautifully designed pages, she'll be reminded that she can pray to God anytime, anyplace, and about anything. This is a great way to encourage her to pray beyond dinner and bedtime routines. We hope you have a wonderful year! Let us equip you for the awesome responsibility of ... [keep reading]
Why the “bittersweet” part of the Christmas story is actually the sweetest part of all.
Dark chocolate is the most frustrating candy ever made. It’s sweet at first, but it leaves a bitter taste that I just don’t care for. At first glance, Christmas is a holiday that seems all sweet—fun times with loved ones, special music, pretty lights, good food, lots of presents…what’s not to love? Even the biblical story of Christmas seems sweet to us—the new baby, the angels singing, and the star shining all paint a lovely picture. Yet all that sweetness leaves a hint of bitterness. The ... [keep reading]
This Christmas, don’t forget how valuable your gifts are to God.
“Whatever our gifts—whether big or small, seemingly important or barely noticed, on display or done in secret—may we offer them generously to a loving Father who receives our offering with a smile. He takes great delight in us being exactly who he made us to be.” Colossians 3:17 I turned on the radio, and the Christmas carol “Little Drummer Boy” was playing. I’m particularly fond of Justin Bieber’s snappy rendition, but this one by For King and Country captured my attention as I drove home on ... [keep reading]
The gift of God’s grace is free, but it doesn’t come without a cost.
In these excerpts from the devotional Knowing and Enjoying God by Tim Challies, Tim examines three impactful quotes about the amazing gift of God's grace reminding all of us to not get too discouraged or overconfident and to keep pressing forward in knowing God more. *** "Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you beyond the the need of God's Grace."Jerry Bridges There can be a subtle danger inherent in a ... [keep reading]
Where in the Bible does the Christmas story truly begin?
Santa Claus, Rudolph, Jack Frost, the Grinch, Ebenezer Scrooge—all of these stories have become part of our modern celebration of Christmas. But most people, even those who don’t go to church regularly, could probably tell you that none of these is the real story of Christmas. Everyone knows that the Christmas story started 2000 years ago with the birth of Jesus, right? Actually, no! The story of Christmas actually starts at the beginning of the first book of the Bible, at the very beginning of ... [keep reading]
Do you need a second helping of God’s abundant peace this Thanksgiving?
We need to compose our lives in such a way that we both give and receive, learning to do both with grace, seeing both as parts of a single pattern rather than as antithetical alternatives. Mary Catherine Bateson *** Transitioning into the “spirit of the season” can be tough for many of us. We are nudged by retailers and well-meaning fundraisers to be in the holiday mindset long before we feel ready or willing. It can seem as though someone is always tugging on our heart strings, purse ... [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 couple of hours we would spend time filling our bellies, sharing stories, and laughing at life’s funny moments. She didn’t have a formal dining room, or even a big table with seating for twelve, but ... [keep reading]
Practical and achievable ways you can nurture your child today
If I could own one tool for promoting attachment and encouraging connection, it would be a rocking chair. Rocking my children is possibly the most important thing I do to nurture them. Over the past thirty-two years, I have spent hours rocking children in my wooden rocker, in my glider rocker, and in an old hand-me-down rocking chair. Some of these chairs haven’t matched my decor, but they’ve been the perfect place to rock my little ones (and even bigger children) on a hard day. One morning ... [keep reading]
When it comes to chasing your dreams, will you shrink back or show up?
Imagine this: You and I are training together, similar to that iconic scene from the movie Rocky. The theme song is blaring as we run around town in a really long montage of us flipping tires, boxing, and pretending the floor is lava. Kids and unicorns are running behind us because we’re freakin’ legends (or so we think). You’re wearing a two-piece gray tracksuit, and I’m in my elephant jammies because… well, it just seems right. The music peaks as we sprint-stumble up the steps of that fancy ... [keep reading]
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