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]
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]
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