Subscribe today for your FREE copy of… FACING YOUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. Mid-life isn’t treating Daniel kindly. He’s taking every immature choice of our college-aged kids personally, asking, “What did I do wrong?” Last night I told him, “I need a list of ten things we’ve done right as parents.” “10? As in the fingers on both hands?” he asked incredulously. “I married you. That’s my one.” I insisted he wasn’t getting off so easily with a cop-out, no matter how endearing. And after just a few minutes of brainstorming, he was surprised — …
Unsung Heroes of Motherhood, Military Wives
Subscribe today for your FREE copy of… FACING YOUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. Have you ever met an extraordinary mom? One that catches your attention, and whose story amazes you? This series introduces you to a few unique moms living amid various trials. Have the challenges that have crept into their lives strengthened their faith or crushed it? How is God working in their families? Joanna Rummel married her loving husband David 20 years ago. He has faithfully served in the military as long as she has known him, and …
Listen. What does your home say?
Subscribe today for your FREE copy of… FACING YOUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. Every home talks. Above the din or kid tunes, toddler talk, tween laughter, and teenage tunes, homes speak. Despite all of the digital messages firing without pause, “home” still has the potential to resonate strong and true. Whether or not the sound is sweet or foul, our home will speak. What is your home saying? I was invited to a Christmas party at a house that could’ve swallowed 3 of our bungalow. Before I unbuckled my seat belt, …
Busy Schedule & Raising Tough Kids? 8 Tips to Restore Your Sanity
Subscribe today for your FREE copy of… FACING YOUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. ***For just a moment, I want to remember those affected by the tragedy of 9/11. May God continue to bless those families and heal our nation. We’ve all been there, I know you have. You know–the point between pure exhaustion and guilt that the TV is a better supervisor of your kids than you are. In motherhood its very easy to feel drained, burned out, and lifeless. Between mothering my small brood, running a business, volunteering for organizations like MOPS, I tend to burn the …
eBabies + iTeens + YouToo: Kids and Cell Phones – the WHEN and HOW
Subscribe today for your FREE copy of… FACING YOUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. eBabies + iTeens + YouToo: Kids and Cell Phones – the WHEN and HOW Re-Viewing WHY Before we discuss the WHEN and HOW, though, I want to touch on one WHY that we didn’t discuss last time: emergencies. Many parents give their children cell phones so they can communicate in the event of a crisis. A few examples of how such proactive planning may not always succeed: When we still lived in southern California, we experienced a strong earthquake. …
SAVE OUR GIRLS!
SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND RECEIVE YOUR FREE COPY OF… FACING OUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. You sweet moms, step-moms, grandmothers and mentors know that The M.O.M. Initiative loves to highlight ministries and resources that minister to moms, mentors and the next generation. Today, we want to share with you a ministry founded by Pam Farrel and Doreen Hanna and an upcoming international prayer event that you can get involved in. It’s called Save Our Girls and the International Prayer Event is October 17, 2012! Save Our Girls Promo Video from Bill & Pam Farrel on Vimeo. Today’s …
Overcoming the Obstacles to Dating Your Spouse
SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND RECEIVE YOUR FREE COPY OF… FACING OUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. “WAAAAAAAAAAAAA,” wailed my son from his time-out spot on the floor. My oldest child whined over her brother’s cries, “Mom, make him stop! I am trying to do my homework and I can’t concentrate.” I looked up from L’s reading homework and said, “I am sorry, he will calm down soon.” As I looked back at the book L arched her back and yelled, “It says, slet. slet. slet. slet.” I pointed to the word “set” and asked her to sound it …
Making Memories with Your Family
Subscribe today and receive your FREE copy of… FACING OUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 Building memories is one great way to bond as a family and a way to cultivate a heart that beats for God. After I committed my life to Christ, I realized and felt the big disconnect between my daughter, husband and myself. I knew that in order to help them grow spiritually and as a family, …
Fun Teenagers
Subscribe today and receive your FREE copy of… FACING OUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. By Guest: Lyn Smith Recently, I made a comment about how fun my older kids are. A friend, with a younger child, asked if I could give her some tips on how that happened. Here is what I shared with her. I pray it encourages and helps you on your parenting journey. 1) Cultivate an atmosphere of joy. Life is funny! We choose to laugh a lot. I have made a conscious effort over the years to smile at my kids. …
Special Siblings
Subscribe today and receive your FREE copy of… FACING OUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. “He gets mad at the smallest things. I’m embarrassed to be seen with him. I wish I had a normal brother like everyone else. I feel ignored and resent how much time he demands from my parents. As much as I can’t stand to be around my brother, I worry about if he is OK without me. It hurts when people are rude to him and I feel guilty because I am the rudest to him of all.” “Who will take care of …