A big CONGRATULATIONS to Jenny Lee Sulpizio, the winner of Fed Up with Flat Faith by Kathy Howard! You’ll be receiving an email today! CONGRATS Jenny! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hey there mommas! Steph here. Have you ever felt like you were blowing it as a mom? Like every thing they did wrong was your fault? Today, we have our special guests, Melinda Means and Kathy Helgemo, from Mothering From Scratch here with us, sharing about something that is common to almost every mom in the planet. Feeling like everything our kids do wrong and everything they don’t do right is OUR FAULT. Melinda is a …
Fed Up with Flat Faith GIVEAWAY & Monday M.O.M. Link Up
Happy Monday, sweet moms! Steph here! I’m excited to announce the winner of yesterday’s giveaway of Suzie Eller’s book, The Unburdened Heart! The winner is….Tammy Bruce! Congratulations TAMMY! 🙂 Today we have another great GIVEAWAY! That’s right….it’s is not only the Monday M.O.M. Link Up but my dear friend, Kathy Howard has offered to give away a copy of her new book, Fed Up with Flat Faith. It’s a definite MUST READ for Christians who have struggled with having a flat faith and longing for a fervent faith…the kind of faith that moves mountains and stands against all odds. The kind …
The Unburdened Heart ~ Finding the Freedom of Forgiveness (Giveaway)
We’re giving away a copy of Suzie’s book, so be sure to comment for your chance to win! Happy Sunday sweet moms! Steph here. Today, I’m honored to share about Suzie Eller’s new book here at The M.O.M. Initiative. Suzie’s love for the Lord and heart to minister to moms is contagious and I am honored to call her friend. I was also honored when she asked me to share my story for her new book, The Unburdened Heart ~ Finding the Freedom of Forgiveness. Many of you sweet moms are allowing the pain of your past or even your current …
My Marriage Isn’t Perfect (no more perfect moms)
Hey mamas! So glad you’re back this week for No More Perfect Moms! Today we are on Chapter 5 and guess what its about ladies….MARRIAGE. Now some of you will smile when you see that word, while others cringe. Marriage to some is smooth sailing, while for others, its a boxing match. Mine, tends to be somewhere in the middle and while I enjoy smooth sailing I’m also thankful for the boxing moments. When Chris and I hit a rough patch, it grows us. We learn something new about each other while climbing over a mountain (if not two or three). Several …
Don’t Lie to Me
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ,” (Galatians 6:2). I want to chat with the new moms out there. Seasoned moms, pull up a chair, because we’re all in this together. Are you comfy? Let’s talk. Motherhood isn’t easy. It’s not supposed to be. Caring for children is a physically grueling, emotionally draining, and spiritually challenging round-the-clock job. I don’t know who might’ve told you otherwise, or how many women withheld this bit of information when they gushed over your adorable baby shower gifts, but I’m here to set the record straight. …
Holy Hibernation
By Guest: Joanne Kraft Our pastor shared on Sunday that he’s taking a sabbatical. After fifteen years at the pulpit he and his wife believe it’s time for a few months of rest. There are some who’d disagree with this decision. “Take a sabbatical? Really?” “Pastors don’t take time off.” Why not? I’ll admit, when I heard the announcement I smiled to myself and thought, good for them. Everyone needs a little rest. He was preaching to the choir. I wrote the book about taking a “radical sabbatical” remember? For the life of me I don’t understand why our world …
A MomLife Getaway Giveaway
Hi sweet moms! Have we got some good news for you! Do you need some time away from it all just to RELAX and be just you for a couple of days? Do you need a momcation (Erin Biship came up with that word 🙂 )? Well, as much as we all love our families, let’s face it…moms need to recharge their batteries every now and then. Just think of it. A weekend away. No dishes or laundry. No carpool. Just you. Getting your mom-tank filled by Jesus, hanging with your girlfriend and getting refreshed and refueled. All of this …
God Has the Best Plan
Many of you sweet moms are either personally affected by a bipolar child or family member or know someone who is. Today, we are honored to have Dorothy Ruppert share about her own experience with a bipolar daughter and the book she wrote to help others who are walking through life with someone they know and love who is also bipolar. AND…Dorothy is GIVING AWAY two copies of her book to one blessed winner. SO…SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, GOD PLACED HER IN MY PATH! And now for a word from Dorothy Ruppert… GOD HAS THE …
A Wife’s Greatest Call
Ever been mad at your man? Feeling frustrated in your marriage? I often tell women that much of my “wifehood” has been spent on my knees for my man. He’s a man who is passionate about God and about reaching this generation for Christ. He sees the big picture and is fervent about seeing people discipled and the church not only loving each other, but also escaping the Christian bubble and being the church in the community, as well. I, admittedly, am one blessed woman and I love my man with all my heart! My role as his wife didn’t …
6 Ways to Help Women Struggling with Infertility
Infertility. About one in six women are dealing with infertility. It is isolating, confusing, painful, and can rock the faith of its sufferer. And those on the outside looking in, well they want to help, but don’t know how. Awkward silences and taboo topics strain relationships. How do you mentor or be a friend to someone dealing with infertility? Be there for them. One of the best things a friend said to me was, “I don’t understand what you are going through, but I am here for you.” And she was. She went to doctors appointments with me, prayed with …