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Ordinary Moms ~ The Legacy Makers Passing Faith To The Next Generation

Hey sweet moms, we’ve got a special guest today who is one of the authors of Not Alone. Her name is Lynn Donovan and I’m so thankful she is with us today. If you’re in a spiritually mismatched marriage, then you know how hard it is to raise your kids. I know too because I’ve been there. Sometimes you feel alone and many times it’s harder than you could imagine it would be. So, for all of you who have been traveling the road of parenting with a husband who doesn’t share your same beliefs, this post by Lynn is for …

Mom’s Winter Emergency Survival Kit

Ice is frosting the view outside our front door and soon, we will be scurrying to and from cities to visit family, friends and maybe even do a little shopping; but are you prepared in case of an emergency Do you what to do if your car slides off the road and do you know what you should carry in your car for you and your kids? It pays to keep your trunk packed with a winter survival kit for you and your kids AND to keep your cell phone with you. Before we get to your packing list, take a …

I Should (Not) Do That

I suffer from a common condition. It’s called “shoulditis”—otherwise known as I should do that disease. Symptoms flare up under the most ordinary circumstances. When my friend calls to say she’s taking a Zumba class, I think of how long it’s been since my Nikes hit the gym, and my own voice whispers in my head, I should do that. When I scroll through Facebook and see a dozen photos of cutesy craft projects other moms created with their children, I’m deflated. I should do that. When my parenting magazine plugs a recipe for brownies using hidden carrot puree, I …

10 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Be Thankful During Thanksgiving

I can’t tell you how many times my sweet friend used to say, “Why aren’t my kids thankful?” Perhaps it’s because THANKFULNESS doesn’t come naturally and children who don’t suffer lack have a hard time understanding the concept of thankfulness. When our sons were young, we looked for ways to instill a thankful heart and compassion for others. We discovered that when we teach kids to give, they are more aware of the needs of others. And when they are more aware of the needs of others, they are more likely to grasp the concept of thankfulness. Today’s ideas give …

Does Grace Show Stains?

By Guest: Michelle Hawkins “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow….” (Isaiah 1:16-18 NKJV) I had an idea of what I thought my two school-age boys would be wearing for Easter service. All white including shirt and pants. I cleaned them up, dressed them, and then commanded them to wait for me as I got ready myself. I specifically said, “DO NOT GET DIRTY.” After a few minutes of hearing them whine–because I made them sit still on the couch until I called …

Mommy Meltdown Prevention

When was the last time you threw something in anger? How about a bloody foreskin? Yes, that’s right. While writing The Plan A MOM in a Plan B World, Moses’ wife, Zipporah jumped off the pages of the Bible as the poster mom for my chapter on “Angry and Confused or Of a Sound Mind.” WHAT drove this otherwise apparently sane woman to grab a knife, circumcise her son, and throw the foreskin at Moses? Well, it helps if you read the whole story. You can find it in Exodus 4. Bottom line, she apparently wasn’t on board with …

3 Ways to Teach Kids Outdoors

Before we start on today’s powerful post by Christen Price, we want to announce the winner of NOT ALONE by Dineen Miller and Lynn Donovan. CONGRATULATIONS to Jennifer Gearheart! You will be receiving an email today! Thank you for participating in the giveaway! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Fall is here and its a great time than to get outside to teach our kids. I have preschoolers and some of our favorite activities recently have all been taught outside. Here are three fun ways to teach your kids outdoors: 1. Teach Kids About Farming It is harvest season and there are so many crops being …

Covering Your Kids in Prayer ~ Whether They’re Toddlers, Teens, or Adults

Have you seen the CapriSun commercial featuring the “overprotective mom?” As the commercial says, “If Paula Ebert had her way she would help her child … with everything…” I laugh everytime I see this commercial, because while it’s an exaggeration of motherhood, it reveals the secret truth of moms everywhere. Take a look. If you’re anything like me, you want to spare your child any semblence of pain. My oldest son, Jordan still holds the record from when he was five years old, for the most gory injury at his school. He and his buddies were playing tag on …

Why You Should Get Involved In Your Kids Ministry

When we, as parents, partner with our local churches we can make an even bigger impact in the spiritual lives of our kids. No, I’m not just saying that because I work in Kids Ministry but because I have stood on the front lines every Sunday for the last ten years watching families come in and out of the church and miss the connecting piece between church and home. Can I speak the truth in love for a minute? Families want us, as the church, to teach their kids about God, His love, His grace, His mercy and His …

Undivided Mom by Kayse Pratt

I had a writing deadline coming up, so I was working on the computer while my two-year-old daughter watched a (very educational, not at all mindless, I’m sure) show on Netflix. I just needed a few minutes. A few minutes to finish this project, submit it, and be done. Just a few minutes. That’s all. But, as they tend to do, a few minutes became fifteen, and fifteen became thirty. Suddenly, two little hands began to close my laptop. Before I could snap at her about not touching Mommy’s computer, her sweet eyes connected with mine, and she asked the …

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