Hey moms! We really, really, REALLY want to hear from you!

We have so many new things coming up for you… because we think you rock. Even when your knee deep in diapers and doctor’s appointments, and your wearing your grungiest, but MOST comfortable sweats, we really know you are just rocking’ the mom life! And when you feel like you’re not such a rockin’ mom, we’re here for you then too. Because moms are better together. We just are. Ya know? And you are important to us here at The MOM Initiative, so we want to hear from you. Will you take just a couple minutes to scroll through and …

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Does Modesty Really Even Matter Anymore?

Hey y’all! Before I dive into today’s important topic of modesty, I wanted to share with you about an article I wrote for Crosswalk. You see, what I wasn’t praying for my husband was making me miserable. Find out what the Lord showed me about 5 specific areas I needed to be praying for him and how it helped our marriage immensely! Click this link to read the full article. (And I’d love it if you’d leave a message and share your own thoughts.) It was a Hardee’s commercial that sent me over the edge. Lewd, seductive, sensual, indecent. All …

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Help for the New School Year

It’s that time of the year again when the kiddos head back to school.  It’s a time of heightened emotions for moms and for children, but there are some things you can do to make this school the best ever for the who family. Pray every day with your children and for your children (Subscribe and get our new FREE resource – 30 Prayer & Verse Cards) Add some encouraging notes in their lunches every day Pray for your children’s teachers (If you’re a homeschool mom, pray for yourself.) 😉 Be part of your children’s school experience Volunteer for school …

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Mirror Mirror on the Wall

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you really know who you are?  Perhaps you have been walking through life with your head down and your tail tucked because you’re carrying guilt and shame from your past. Guilt and shame from things you have done. Guilt and shame from what others have done to you. You’re condemning yourself and you’re allowing the enemy of your soul and the wicked whispers of others to condemn you.  And the lens your children learn to see themselves through will most likely be the lens you look through when you see yourself. The lens your children learn to …

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Mom, You Are Enough: How to Stop Comparing and Rest in God

“What do you do?” Her question was an honest inquiry. She had never met a stay-at-home mom. She had no idea how many times her question haunts me. It chases the joy from my day as I compare what I do every day with other women. Women who have several children and published books can be intimidating. Or who have thriving speaking ministries and a house full of both biological and adopted kids. I see women serving children in foster care and working in homeless shelters. Then I look at myself and wonder.  “What do I do?” I marginalize the …

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You’re Going to Love This, but It’s for Subscribers Only!

When my sons were young, I made it a goal to start the day in prayer and in the Word. Life didn’t always pan out like I had planned, but for the most part, we did. I longed to teach them just how personal God is and how they can know He is real in real life. So when they were in school, we’d pray in the car before I dropped them off. When I homeschooled, we’d pray at home before we began our lessons for the day. But I wish I would have had a simple resource that would have …

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Trusting God With Your Children’s Future

Do you ever worry about your children’s future? The world is so unsettled right now. There is so much violence occurring on a daily basis. People are angry and confused. Everyone feels they have the right to believe whatever fits their fancy. No one has the right to tell someone else he is wrong. Children are indoctrinated with views that are contrary to God’s word. Many are falling away from the Biblical model that their parents provided for them. What will happen in fifty years when we are gone and they are left to fend for themselves? What will they …

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How Do We Learn To Trust God?

“Popsicle! Popsicle!” Standing at the freezer, determined look in his eyes, he yells this at me, while the popsicle he just finished is still dripping down his face. One was not enough, he needs two. And after that, he may need another. And while you’re at it, why don’t you blow him some bubbles to entertain him while he eats his third popsicle. This is the life of my soon-to-be two year old, Walt. We lovingly refer to him as “the tyrant”. But he’s not a tyrant. He’s me. He’s you. He is our selfish nature come to life walking …

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The Heart of Mom Anger

Angry? Me, angry? I never thought so. In fact, if anyone was a “nice girl” it was yours truly. A people-pleasing, don’t rock the boat, smile-always-on-my-face nice girl. Everyone said so. I took pride in my desire to make everyone happy (even though I never achieved that.) And then I became a mother. As my oldest hit the toddler years, I transformed into someone I didn’t recognize. I was angry — most of the time. I didn’t often look angry. But there it was — my anger, thinly disguised behind a weak smile, ready to burst on the scene in …

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A Quick DIY Project: Open “Shelving”

We are preparing for lots of transition in the Guillebeaux house, including birthdays, the start of a new homeschool year, and my husband going back to work. Because my husband works in the local school system and is off for the summer, he takes over homeschooling while I get a chance to prepare for the the new “official” year. During this time, I like to deep clean the house and get projects done that will make my life easier and my home feel more “home-y.” It is always my goal to host more people in our house for the upcoming year, …

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