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We tell our children to chase their dreams.
But what if their dreams aren’t the same dreams God has for them?
What if their dreams were conceived in insecurity, doubt, fear, or pride?
Instead of telling them to chase their dreams, we should teach them how to chase after Christ and when they do, they will run smack-dab into the dream God has tucked in their hearts.
In a world where high fashion reigns and beauty is skin deep, moms can sometimes be left feeling INADEQUATE. As we walk down every grocery store and pharmacy aisle, we are bombarded with products, pictures and items that make us want to look better, skinnier and prettier. All that pressure to look our best can really be a blow to the ego. How do we resist the temptation to focus on how we look on the outside? It’s simple, but not always easy–focus on our inner spirit and who God says we are. God wants us to concentrate on who we are in …
“I’m not little any more mom!” Her statement stung, because though my eyes see a ten-year-old my heart sees that tiny baby I brought home from the hospital. There is something different about the tween years that can make mothering particularly challenging. Raising TWEENS? Here’s 11 THINGS that will help! #tweens @themominitiativ Click To Tweet Tweens are beginning to develop true opinions about everything and are able to articulate the reasons behind these opinions. This is great because now you can have intelligent conversations. It also means your tween will question your decisions, will push against boundaries, and may have valid …
Do you pray for your man? I mean really pray for him? Strategically? Intentionally? Specifically? 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 not just faithfully attending church but also being the church beyond her four walls. I, admittedly, am one blessed woman and I love my man …
I am a proud housewife. I love the fact that my “job” consists of taking care of my people and my home. I know that it’s a blessing to have the job I have, and I remind myself of that when I’m crushed under an avalanche of laundry. I am a proud housewife. #housewife #moms @themominitiativ Click To Tweet My husband is the primary bread-winner in our home, but that doesn’t give me the option of not contributing in some way to our finances. There are ways I can add to our financial health even though I’m not earning a …
I am not so great at keeping my house clean or organized. I want to have a clean and organized house, but things get in the way – things like children, my husband, our dogs, homeschool, and my classes. I am told that creative folks struggle with organization. That sounds like a good excuse too. I have even been known to blame my twin. She is more organized than two people need to be, and so I think she stole my organizing gene in the womb. Honestly, cleaning and organizing can feel overwhelming! I feel like I will never get …
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. (Psalm 62:8 ESV) From the moment of giving birth, the hard process of letting go begins. Having a hard time letting go? Here’s help! #moms #motherhood Click To Tweet I remember when my son was first born not wanting to let him out of my sight. I would drag the car seat into the bathroom when I needed to take a shower, and constantly risk soaking the throw rug by peering around the curtain to make sure he was …
Dear Sluggish-Yet Sweet Moms, Are you tired, run-down, strung-out and simply feeling unhealthy? Well, it’s time to change the way you are EATING! It’s time to eat ORGANIC and NON GMO foods! Yes, it is true you will pay a little more for your food. But isn’t it worth it to be healthy, so you can give your best to your kiddos and family? If you are not taking care of yourself, then you simply will not have the energy to take care of others and be the mom your kids need. And wouldn’t you rather pay a little more for food now? To avoid …
We want our children to care about others, to love well, and to have the kind of compassion that motivates them to move. But it’s so easy to get caught up in baseball practice, ballet recitals, homework, and the unending to-do list that every family deals with on a daily basis that we completely miss the world of hurt that is going on around us. Today, I’m going to cut to the chase and ask YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN to SPONSOR a CHILD through COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL and I’ll tell you why… 1. Because YOUR CHILDREN will never understand the reality of …
