You know her. She is the one who wants more children, but can’t. Her child was diagnosed with something that may change his life forever. She is the mom agonizing over how to train-up her child when her home feels like a war-zone. She’s the woman whose mom abandoned her and she wants to do better, but is struggling to figure out how. And you want to help her. You want to help carry her burdens and encourage her. But it is hard. You don’t want to say the wrong thing – add fire to the pain inside. How do …
The Joy of Baking/Cooking with Kids
I held her hand as her fingers clutched the stainless steel measuring cup filled with flour. The mixer whirred loudly as the cake batter the four of us were making began to take shape. “Just be careful…” my voice trailed off as the beater bumped the measuring cup sending flour flying. Kids love to create and bake in the kitchen and as a mom I want them to learn how to cook and bake. However as a woman who has to clean the kitchen I don’t always want their “help.” So what are some easy ways to enjoy baking and …
Mothering in Grace and Truth
“You just don’t understand children!” she stomped her foot as tears wet her eyelashes. My heart boiled hot and anger flashed, but no words flew out of my mouth. No angry tirades and somehow peace. . . Peace beyond me settled in my heart as my mind whirled. What do I do with that Lord? I prayed and pondered as I turned and said with an edge in my tone, “You will put on those clothes by the time I get back or there will be consequences.” As I left her to put on her church clothes a still small …
Great Easter Activities
Colorful eggs. Tons of fabulous candy. And a giant bunny. A cross. Palm branches. And an empty tomb. As a child holidays can be quite confusing. As a mom it can be difficult to know how to teach your children about Easter. Below are some ideas to help your kids understand what Easter is all about. Resurrection rolls are a fun, tasty, educational, and relatively quick Easter breakfast recipe. My children love making them. One note to this recipe, I buy the large sized crescent rolls to keep the marshmallow inside the roll better. Resurrection Cookies. This recipe begins the …
6 Ways to Help Women Struggling with Infertility
Infertility. About one in six women are dealing with infertility. It is isolating, confusing, painful, and can rock the faith of its sufferer. And those on the outside looking in, well they want to help, but don’t know how. Awkward silences and taboo topics strain relationships. How do you mentor or be a friend to someone dealing with infertility? Be there for them. One of the best things a friend said to me was, “I don’t understand what you are going through, but I am here for you.” And she was. She went to doctors appointments with me, prayed with …
Organizing for the Unorganized – Spring Cleaning Anyone?
“We did it.” I smiled giddy at my husband as I surveyed our newly cleaned and organized kitchen. I couldn’t contain myself and so I posted pictures on Facebook. I even tagged some friends who know what my kitchen normally looks like so they could see my hard work. I didn’t believe this was possible – to see my island and not have piles of papers, books, toys, etc hiding in the guest room. But it was possible. I thought I didn’t really care. I mean I know I am not organizationally gifted and so why try? But let me …
Rethinking Valentine’s Day
I have an issue with Valentine’s Day. As I grew up my parents gave my siblings and I candy and told us they loved us. At school I got candy and those little cards that get thrown away almost as soon as you get home. I gave them too. As I got older, I secretly wished a certain boy would send me a card that shared secret feelings. I hoped and wished, always to be disappointed. Even if I received a card from a certain boy that said something like “Be Mine” I could never be sure if he really wanted …
Fun Indoor February Activities for Kids and Moms
It is February and for most of us it is still cold outside. What do we do to keep our kids from going crazy? Here are some fun February activities to keep your kids from suffering boredom. Did you know February is Canned Food Month? Host a canned food drive for your neighborhood, church, school, or just your family. Have your kids help you bring the cans to a food pantry. February is Snack Food Month Are you still trying to keep your New Years resolution to eat healthier? Check out this yummy and healthy snack that …
A Lying Heart – A MOM and Kid Devotion
“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 “Nobody likes me everybody hates me, I’m going to eat some worms,” I sang under my breath. The silly words hid the pain in my nine-year-old heart. I felt like none of my friends liked me, my family didn’t even like me. . . Why would anyone like you? You are plain, ordinary. There isn’t anything special about you. You are a failure, my heart whispered. I didn’t know my heart would lie to me. The world told me to “follow my heart.” But …
Ending the War of Words & 2 MORE Great Giveaways!
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