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 because I get to dress myself in all of my chunky sweaters and boots—my favorite outfits to wear. Fall is also a great time for family connection and fun. Who doesn’t love going to the pumpkin patch ... [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 classroom planner, a child begging to be homeschooled, a high schooler who has been late a concerning amount of times, and another who has already earned an out-of-school suspension. Unopened emails ... [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 and dad, and his sister and her husband. We six Texans were ready for a grand adventure on a gorgeous river! I even wore my new wool socks bought specifically for this trip because I read they keep ... [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 Mommy tumbler. Sip your favorite brew in your new mug while you have something delicious simmering in your Instant Pot! And because we love books, we've got an awesome assortment of them for you and ... [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 quick bittersweet kiss that you watch them set off to that yellow school bus. With their backpacks stuffed to the brim, you hope the banana you zippered into the top doesn’t get smashed into their new ... [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 kids, this new phase has launched my prayer life into overdrive. No matter the ages of your kids, the start of the school year can be a time of celebration but also worry. Will your child find good ... [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 realized our carefully selected muslin swaddles were insufficient at holding our Houdini babies’ arms in place, motherhood left us feeling inadequate, frustrated, and desperate for new solutions. And ... [keep reading]
How to Find Your Ministry as a Mom
I used to feel guilty about not doing my part in sharing God’s love with those around me. When my kids were babies, I felt as if all of my time was consumed with doing the laundry, changing dirty diapers, and keeping the house clean. If I didn’t even have time to take a shower, how was I going to have the time to share God’s love with those around me? I grew up in the church and was taught that reaching the unchurched was the number one thing we as Christians were supposed to do. As an ... [keep reading]
What to Do When You’re Feeling Lonely
I am the mom of eight children. I am the grandmother of three grandchildren and the mother-in-law to two sons. I am a wife, a friend, an auntie. I’m not just surrounded by people either. We have sixteen chickens, two miniature horses, a donkey, three dogs, three cats, and a turtle. To tell the truth, I’m almost never truly alone. Even when I’m in the bathroom, someone is pressing their face to the crack in the door asking me for a sandwich or a bowl of cereal. My house has been bursting at ... [keep reading]
What Will You Do with the “Rest” of Summer?
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him (Psalm 62:1). Summer vacation. The words conjure images of a loaded-down vehicle, perhaps pulling a trailer or items secured to the top with a multiplexity of bungee cords. And kids. Kids everywhere. Your kids, their friends, nieces and nephews. Sometimes you don’t even know where the kids came from…they’re just there. In your car. Summer vacations always involve some sort of travel. As a kid I remember vacation being synonymous ... [keep reading]
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