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]
Two Steps You Can Take When Life Feels Out of Control
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]
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