Ch…ch…ch…CHANGES Are Coming in 2017 for TMI

The MOM Initiative is on the move and I’m super excited about some upcoming changes that we want you to know about. We are determined to prayerfully and faithfully stay laser focused to fulfill God’s call on this ministry and we are excited about the decisions we’ve made to move forward eagerly into 2017. Our goal to reach a million moms for Christ is what pumps blood through the veins of this ministry. That focus has been on the forefront of our hearts since before the ministry began. But we also wanted to provide online mentoring for moms, resourceful articles …

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Heaviness and Newness

There is a painful swelling that happens during pregnancy. A round womb full of life, full of hope. But also very full and tired and ready. Ready for the birth of the baby. Ready for the heaviness to be over.   Isn’t this the way of birthing all new things? A painful swelling as something new is being knitted together. And the heaviness is exhausting. It irritates and stretches tight. Ready for the heaviness to be over.   When the knitting is complete, it is time. But birthing something new isn’t restful or easy. It is a painful labor, travail, …

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When Heaven and Earth Collided

“Unto us a Son is given…and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Is. 9:6 NKJV) The Bible is filled with prophecies of Christ’s advent. And many generations came and died without seeing Him. Until, the prophecies came to pass. When heaven’s Temple came down… “But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.” (Gal. 4:4-5 NIV) …a Son was given to Mary and Joseph. “…the One to be Ruler …

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Merry Christmas from the MOMs at The MOM Initiative

  I LOVE watching the movie Elf!  It’s one of those movies that has given our family an arsenal of cute quotes to draw from at random.  Quotes like, “Smiling is my favorite!”     And, “There’s room for everyone on the Nice List.”   And I love when Buddy discovers that Santa is coming to the store and shouts, “Santa’s coming! I KNOW him!”   More importantly that a cheesy, cute fairly tell, is the stunning truth that JESUS IS COMING…and I REALLY KNOW HIM!  How about you? Because the truth is, there is no Santa. Not anymore. Yes…I know …

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Add Peace to Your Christmas List This Year

We all need some reminders about Christ’s peace and how to attain it. In the craziness of this holiday season with dinner parties, Santa events, and of course shopping, let’s dig a bit further into peace and what God’s word says about it. Let’s make peace with others. To have a more righteous character, God asks us to be the sowers of peace. Try your best to get along with others in peace today and always. Pray to God for help with this. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness (James 3:18). If you want more peace …

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When Giving Thanks Hurts

Sometimes life burns. Kids wander, husbands don’t understand, political climate at work is tenuous at best, there are test results that may change the course of your life forever. The unknown future looms large and dark and uncertain. Fear and worry feed on the dark things rolling around in your head. Everything feels hot and heavy and dark. How do we give thanks in the midst of the fire? We look for moments of beauty in the fire and through the fire. We train our eyes to acknowledge the mess and admit we don’t have all the answers, and we …

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Meet a Life-Changer

We have some great opportunities coming up in 2017 but in order to step into those opportunities, we need your help. That’s why we’ve launched our first ever crowdfunding campaign so that we can reach moms and the children they are raising around the world and change the world one mom at a time. So, let me introduce you to a sweet world-changing momma today! Meet Ernestine!  Ernestine mentors moms in prison and continues to mentor them when they get out. Ernestine pours into the lives of these precious moms who have struggled with a bad past and a bleak future – and she helps …

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A Culture in Crisis, Children in Need, and Moms Who Need Help and Hope

I know you could be busy doing a million things, so THANK YOU for taking a minute to read this and considering the importance of what we are doing and how you can be part! Not long ago, I received a letter from a desperate mom. “Please help! I want to raise my children right but I don’t know what right is or what good mothering looks like. My mom was a drug addict and sold me to men for drug money. I’m scared and don’t know what to do.” A ministry leader in Cameroon, Africa wrote, “The moms here, they carry a …

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Election Lessons: What Our Kids Can Learn From This Election

Presidential elections can show us just how divided our country can be, and vitriol from all camps has been served to us through the airways, on social media, and in conversation for months. As an adult, I have found this season to be difficult to tread through. I can only imagine what it must be like to be a child watching adults verbally bash the candidate they like the least, and the people who follow that candidate. My husband and I have chosen to have honest discussions with our children about the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate, and about …

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Let’s Say Grace: Pizza Meatloaf

The glory of God’s grace is that He will not waste a moment of our lives. Let us pray: Father God we confess that we often do not understand what You are doing in the trials or hard times in our lives. And Lord there are times it is difficult to know that You are a God who can and does work miracles, but seems silent in our dark times. But God we know You and Your character. We know that You are a God who promises to work all things out for the good of those who love you. …

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