Are You Sinking in the Sticky Mud of Porn?

“It started by watching a newscast on 50 Shades of Grey…then I bought the book…now my mind is a mess and my marriage is a wreck,” whispered a sweet young mom in tears as her eyes pleaded with me for help. It started by watching a newscast on 50 Shades of Grey… Click To Tweet We hear about porn prevailing over men and ruining their lives and marriages. But what about women who are sinking in the sticky mud of porn?  Where do women start…the ones in tears who regularly approach me after I speak…looking for help? Porn is no-longer …

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Sexy to Natural Dolls Are Eye Opener

Sexy Bratz Dolls. Goth Barbies.    I looked in shock at the dolls a man selected for a “gift”  for a child.  “What in the WORLD?” I wondered.  Why would anyone give a horrid looking doll to a little girl?  It never occurred to me that perhaps his wife or partner dressed that way.  I assumed the dolls represented the shows they enjoyed. But today, I had a wake up call.  The National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s “thank you for boycotting Fifty Shades of Grey” email arrived, and it had an interesting link:  Desexualizing Dolls to Protect Minors. Kelly Orgill, NCSE Intern, spotlighted Sonja …

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Praying Exodus 14:14 for Your Kids – Because You Want Your Kids to Stand Strong and Trust God

“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” Exodus 14:14 The days are coming when your kids will have their own battles to fight, their own decisions to make, and their own fears to face. These are the days to begin praying for your kids to know God, to trust God, and to understand that the One who delivered the children of Israel is the One who will deliver them. The One who will fight their battles and win their wars. Today, take some time to pray that your children will know God, trust God and stand back …

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Ditch the Chores, Have Some Fun & Make Some Memories – 5 Things to Do THIS Saturday

  “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 What does your Saturday typically look like? Filled with errands? Cleaning? Grocery shopping? It’s time to ditch the chores and have some fun with the family.  THESE ARE THE DAYS MEMORIES ARE MADE! These are the days little hearts are molded and imprints that will last a life-time are etched in your children’s minds and grafted on their heart.  These are the days you don’t want to exchange for a trip to the grocery store or a toilet you could have cleaned yesterday. So, sweet …

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Running on Empty

Six years into our marriage, still barren, I came desperately to God.  I was running on empty and needed to not only know more of God Himself, but to be comfortable in my own shoes, as His beloved daughter.  Still living to please others way more than I lived to please God, I found myself running on empty. It was time for me to take time out with God and know Him more. It was time to cease striving. For you see there was nothing I could DO that would put me into my heart’s desired place to be a …

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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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ONE Thing that Will Make Your Marriage Strong

  “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” Genesis 2:24 (NKJV) How would you describe your marriage? Marriage can be tough. I know! My man and I have weathered some pretty tough times ourselves… so I get it when women tell me marriage is hard. But could it be that we are making marriage much more difficult than it needs to be? Could it be that we are making marriage much more difficult than it needs to be? Click To Tweet One of the things I realized …

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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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