Nobody wants to talk about it. They want to pretend like it’s not happening and just keep moving forward.
But it is happening. It’s happening to you. It’s happening in your heart. And it’s a battle I don’t want you to lose!
The Example of a Nursing Mother
1 Thessalonians 2:7 “But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children.” There are not many experiences that are sweeter than cradling a tiny baby in your arms and nursing her. This was one of my precious joys of motherhood, and a memory I will always keep. The bond that forms between mother and child while nursing every few hours throughout the day and late night becomes so strong you believe you would do anything to provide for and protect that child. Though not every mother has this opportunity of being …
Reunions
Hello Moms! Happy 4th of July! Here’s a short tidbit of truth to ponder this Independence Day. Weddings, picnics, class or family reunions abound during the months of June, July and August. EARTHLY REUNION The word “reunion” is defined as a gathering of relatives, friends or associates at regular intervals or after separation. It can be a time of fun, help us reflect on our past (heritage) and a time appreciating our family ties. A reunion is something to “look forward” to! Visiting with people we haven’t seen in a while, reconnecting and sharing moments in time. It can also …
An Invitation to Join Us…Can’t Wait to See You There!
Hi all! Stephanie here and I thought you’d like to know how often each of your are on the hearts of the MOM Team, here at The MOM Initiative. You’re the object of our prayers and we would LOVE to put faces to those prayers! You’re the object of our prayers and we would LOVE to put faces to those prayers! Click To Tweet That’s why I wanted to be sure to invite you to join the speaking team as we are speaking at conferences and retreats across the country. We want to put faces to our prayers. We want …
How to Point Our Kids Toward Home
It was such a strange feeling. For the first time, we couldn’t go home. Year after year, we’d travel from Florida to Iowa to visit my husband’s parents. We stayed in their home, of course — the one my husband grew up in. The one that held so many memories of his childhood, holidays with our kids and incredible home-cooked meals. It always held a comforting, loving familiarity. Last summer, our visit was a whole new reality. Their home now belongs to a new owner. My mother-in-law, once a vibrant, active woman, is now severely mentally impaired as a result of …
Easy French Dip
While you’re outside enjoying the sunshine and the long days of summer, don’t forget about dinner! Easily whip up this delicious meal in a snap! These summer sandwiches are made with three easy ingredients, and I promise your whole family will beg for seconds! Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Colossians 1:10 ESV Can you share your own easy summer recipe? In Christ, Tara Dovenbarger
Why Every Mom Needs to Know She’s Being Watched
Several summers ago, my salsa jar sprouted eyes. The googly kind, of course. So did my milk jug, tissue boxes, egg carton and toothpaste tubes. Don’t worry, those wobbly watchers didn’t leave me frightened or flabbergasted. After all, the strange surveillance gig was my idea. I’m the one who dug through a box of craft supplies early one morning and located a stash of googly eyes. I’m the one who snuck through the house with a glue gun and attached those wobbly watchers to anything I could find. I didn’t add a pair of eyes to the salsa jar because I wanted …
Are You Embracing Cultural Christianity?
Perched on my lawn chair peering over my pool, I tried to process what I had read and heard. What I had been reading and hearing for a long time. But now it was time to try to make sense of it all. Christian stars who speak to the masses, write books, and stand tall while wide-eyed Christians hang on every word. We see multitudes flocking to hear their words while they applaud what they say – even if it doesn’t line up with Scripture. Many cheering on their crass efforts to appear cool and relevant, even if it …
Happy Father’s Day!
In all we do, we honor thy Father above. And part of that is honoring the men in our lives who lead us toward God. From all of us at TMI, we wish you a very happy Father’s Day! Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you. (Deuteronomy 5:1-33 NIV)
5 Tips to Help You Communicate: It is More than Just Words
“Jesus help me,” I whispered through clenched teeth as irritation oozed from my lips. I homeschool, and some days I just don’t have the right words to communicate math skills to my children. My inability to confidently and accurately teach maths skills stresses me out. I often plead with God to help me figure out a way to help my kids really comprehend a skill. While begging God for help is a great way to handle stress, I recently discovered my petitions were being misinterpreted by my children. “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you …