Mmm…Savoring!

  Have you ever been to Romano’s Macaroni Grill? When hubby and I are able to treat ourselves to dinner out, nine times out of ten, we will choose to go there. It’s our favorite restaurant. We almost always order the same thing: Chicken Scaloppine with artichokes, mushrooms, prosciutto, lemon butter, and capellini. It is sooo delicious. While we wait for our meal to arrive, we delight in a loaf of freshly baked rosemary bread, dipped in olive oil, and a shared Caesar salad. With the first bite of our entree, we look at each other, roll our eyes, and …

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Attention Boy Moms! Make Room In Your Heart For Their Special Girl

Copyright: Olena Bilion / 123RF Stock Photo  Attention boy moms, there’s going to come a time when you need to make room in your heart for your son’s special girl. Ouch, I know, that’s a tough one, especially if you have little boys at home right now. As a matter of fact it took me a long time to wrap my head (and my heart) around this, but I’m hoping that through my trial and error your transition might be a little smoother. Over the years it’s not always been easy, as any boy mom can attest to. They are …

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Children Are a Blessing: Psalm 127:3

  Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. (Psalm 127:3 NIV)  Make no mistake, children are a gift to us from our Lord Jesus Christ. Children are created by God, and he blesses us with them. They are not just gifts, but precious rewards hand picked and created by God. So Moms, the next time you are tired and run down from a crazy, busy week, remember not to take it out on your precious little gift from God. Slow down, take a few minutes for yourself (even if it’s in the bathroom because that’s the only time …

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Dear Moms: Guide Your Children Without Judgement

  Dear Lovely Moms, One of the most beautiful things about God’s love for His children is that it is unconditional.  Because of this unconditional love, we get to be close to our Father in Heaven. This close relationship helps us grow into who He wants us to be. Through careful direction and love from our Father, we learn how to walk in His ways and become wiser as a result, hopefully making less mistakes through His guidance. If God was harsh and unforgiving, our tendency might be to run from Him and not to Him. The same is true for our children. When we are harsh with our children, they …

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When Another Mom Needs Your Help

    We came upon the wreck just moments after it happened. The older gentlemen stood beside his mangled car, looking confused and disoriented. Others had stopped and were checking on the other vehicle, which had careened into a ditch just inches before hitting a major power line. We pulled around the wreck trying to avoid shards of metal and glass that covered the road, then pulled over to see if we could help. I passed the other car—where everyone was gathered—and asked if the driver was ok (he was).  Instead, I was heading toward the grey-haired man wandering in the road. …

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Wonder If Mentoring Matters & How YOU Can Make a Difference?

Have you ever wanted to start a Titus 2 ministry but you weren’t sure how?  Perhaps you have tried to use material that may work for some churches but your church or ministry has a very different volunteer base, skill set, and logistics than where you’ve seen it work before. The MOM Initiative is here to help YOU tailor a Titus 2 Mentoring Ministry specifically for YOUR church and to help you reach out in YOUR community in a very unique way through mentoring moms both inside your church and in your community. We make mentoring moms easy and missional. …

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Proverbs 31:25 The Power of the Holy Spirit

    Did you know that the power of the Holy Spirit is with you? She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. (Proverbs 31:25 NIV) Moms, you are powerful!  You are literally wearing the robes of strength and honor that the power of the Holy Spirit provides. I think we sometimes forget the amazing gift of power that He gives us. Because we are saved, we are Saints in the eyes of God and His power is a gift to us through His living Word and our salvation. We are wearing His mighty robes that allow …

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