It’s kind of funny how you fill in blanks as a kid. For example, I don’t remember learning much about heaven in church. It sounded pretty great, of course, but the details were lacking, so obviously I let Disney help teach me. You know at the beginning of Dumbo when the stork is delivering Dumbo, and takes a break to check his map while Dumbo keeps nearly falling out of the clouds? Well, I had decided heaven was in the clouds. I was a bit of a nervous, shy kid so I was particularly worried about ... [keep reading]
Preparing for an Amazing Summer with Your Kids
Sunshine, green grass, popsicles, pool parties, playgrounds, and lazy days. As you anticipate summer break with your kids, some of these visions might be dancing in your head. But if you’re like me, summer can quickly slip from your grasp before you realize what’s happened. Over the past several years, I’ve tried a variety of approaches for summer break. Sometimes I’ve built in organization and structure, with planned activities throughout. Other years I’ve opted for the “lazy summer” route, ... [keep reading]
What Will You Freely Give to God?
Just last week my family had the opportunity to take a family vacation to the beach. It was just what our family needed during this endless Indiana winter. All but one of my children spent the better part of a day working together to dig a massive hole into the soft sand. Every so often they would invite their brother to join them. He politely declined and returned to building his sand castle. The repetitive motion of filling buckets, adding water, and then turning the buckets over to allow the ... [keep reading]
Mom, Are You Having a Bad Day? You’re Not Alone
I love my children with every fiber of my being, but some days they test my last nerve. They nitpick and fight with each other, whine and complain when I ask them to do a chore, and plug their noses when they see that I’ve placed a vegetable on their plates yet again. But you know what’s harder than navigating my kids’ reactions? Recognizing that I’m flawed too. Yes, this mama does her best to nurture and love, but sometimes my response is anger, impatience, or harsh words. And then the enemy ... [keep reading]
Best Summer Ever! Download a Free Activity Pack for Your Kids
Hi Mom, Summer will soon be here and your friends at Christian Mommy want yours to be the best ever. We've created this fun activity pack you can download and share with your kids. These activities are ideal for long road trips or on scorching summer afternoons when it's too hot to play outside. Inside, your child will encounter coloring pages, crafts, devotions to read and oodles of things to doodle! New for 2019, we've also added some creative conversation starters (again, road trip ... [keep reading]
A Love Letter for Mother’s Day
The following is a love letter written to my mother on this Mother’s Day. As you read it, I encourage you to think about yourself as a mother. Being a mom is both joyful and painful. Seeing past the tough stuff and into the future of your child can get you through difficult moments. Imagine if it’s 20 years from now and you received this letter from your child! How would that be for you? How would it help you in the day-to-day? Dear Mama, This month, May, is when we honor you and ... [keep reading]
Why Establishing Mother’s Day Traditions Are Important
I’ll be the first to admit it. When my kids were little, the only way I wanted to celebrate Mother’s Day was by myself! As a stay-at-home mom with two kids under two, this mama was worn-out and just wanted a moment of peace and quiet alone—and perhaps some ice cream too. I felt awful that I didn’t want to spend the holiday with the two people on this earth who made me a mom in the first place, but the good news is I didn’t feel that way forever. I’ll never forget the first year I truly enjoyed ... [keep reading]
What to Do When You Doubt Yourself as a Parent
I find that learning to navigate through motherhood can sometimes feel very much like the moment I finally got to leave the hospital with my precious newborn, only to arrive home and think now what? When my kids were babies, crying was the only way they let me know they needed something. When they were hungry, they cried. When they were tired, they cried. When they needed their diaper changed, they cried. Thankfully, once they learn to talk, they communicated in a way that was much easier to ... [keep reading]
18 Easy Ways to Connect with God When Life Gets Hectic
Being a mom is a job that requires limitless time and attention. When your kids are little, you take care of their physical needs—bathing, feeding, carrying, and changing diapers. When they grow older, you taxi them to activities, help with homework, and try to be available for those ever-important conversations that crop up at the least expected times. If you’re raising a child with special needs or health challenges, the demands are even greater. I recently released a prayer book for ... [keep reading]
Do You Believe That God Will Come Through for You?
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him” (Lamentations 3:22-24). Is your family going through a tough season? Chances are if you haven’t experienced family hardship yet, you will. Painful and tough times are part of life, and no family escapes them. My family, too, has experienced painful times. During the throes of ... [keep reading]
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