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With LOVE from MOM – #1 Hands Down Best MOM Advice #2 When You Feel Like a Failure as a Mom

Our “With LOVE from MOM” week is here and we are kicking it off with a LIVE CHAT on Facebook tonight at 7pm EST… And we will have great giveaways every day just for you! TODAY’S GIVEAWAYS ARE… Searching for Sanity ebook by Lindsey Bell and The Making of a Mom by Stephanie Shott Searching for Sanity offers moms an opportunity to take a breath, dig into the Word, and learn from parents of the past. In short devotions designed for busy moms, this book explores the parents of the Bible, both the good and the bad. The Making of …

The Most Important Thing a Mom Can Do (at Christmas and Every Day)

Christmas is next week. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in all the things we have going on during the holiday season: Parties Family get-togethers Gifts Cookies and other goodies Local holiday events Church or school programs All of these things are wonderful, but if we’re not careful, we can easily get so wrapped up in these that we let the most important thing slip by. And what is that most important thing? It’s seeking after Jesus and teaching our children to do the same. Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things …

Why Moms Matter

A few months ago, I read a funny post about why God made moms. When asked why God made mothers, one second grader said, “She’s the only one who knows where the Scotch tape is.” This is certainly true in my home, and I’m guessing it might be true in yours as well. (Why is it we are the only ones who remember where things are put away?) Unfortunately (and all jokes aside), we moms sometimes agree with this young girl. We feel like all we ever do is clean, cook, or run errands. It’s tempting at times to wonder …

A Resource for When Mom Feels Overwhelmed

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the chaos of motherhood? By the never-ending basket of dirty laundry or sink full of dishes? I certainly have…more times than I’d like to admit. That’s why I wrote the book, Searching for Sanity: 52 Insights from the Parents of the Bible. This devotional takes a look at the parents of the Bible: both the good and the bad and seeks to learn from the One who invented parenthood. Here is the book trailer. So today, moms, if you are feeling overwhelmed…if you’re wondering where to turn for parenting advice…I would be honored if you …