Today’s Great Giveaways! The Plan A MOM in a Plan B World By Debbie Taylor Williams Do you ever feel like throwing your hands in the air and saying, “I can’t do this”? Being a mom is hard and life is filled with Plan Bs. Whether your Plan B is a strong willed child, a rebellious teen, being a single mom, a chronically ill child, or a tot’s tantrums, God doesn’t want you to live in Plan B despair. Join Debbie, mom to two adult children and Mimi to three grandchildren, as she walks you through 18 parenting land mines …
M.O.M. Approved Resources
Hi sweet moms! We are consistently developing a list of books and resources we have either reviewed or know and trust the author(s) and consider to be great resources to help you in your mom journey. These are some we not only approve – but love: Title: The Making of a Mom Author: Stephanie Shott The Making of a Mom is a unique, dual purpose book. FOR MOMS: To meet you in the middle of motherhood, to help lay a foundation of real life biblical motherhood and to help you embrace the truth that you are deeply treasured by God…that …
If It Could Make a Difference, Would You?
If something could make a positive difference in YOUR life and your CHILD’s, would you do it? Most of us would answer, “YES! What is it?” First, we need to be reminded that what comes out of our kid’s mouths and what they do, comes out of what’s in their heads and hearts. SAME FOR US. If we don’t want our kids to hit, be rude, or lie, then they need to have God’s word WITHIN THEM to redirect their natural tendencies. SAME FOR US. Our yelling, “Stop hitting! Share! Be nice!” can bounce off a child. Of course, we must teach them to …
An Invitation to Join Us…Can’t Wait to See You There!
Hi all! Stephanie here and I thought you’d like to know how often each of your are on the hearts of the MOM Team, here at The MOM Initiative. You’re the object of our prayers and we would LOVE to put faces to those prayers! You’re the object of our prayers and we would LOVE to put faces to those prayers! Click To Tweet That’s why I wanted to be sure to invite you to join the speaking team as we are speaking at conferences and retreats across the country. We want to put faces to our prayers. We want …
MATRIARCHS – MARY: Stubbornly Inflexible or Sacredly Flexible
WELCOME to WEEK 5 of MATRIARCHS! Study God’s Word with us online or use them in your small group or Sunday School class! Each lesson includes: Teaching video every Monday (15-20 minutes) Short lesson provided as the content of the post In-depth downloadable PDF to deepen your study Worksheets that take you even deeper ALL LESSONS ARE FREE AND YOU CAN MAKE AS MANY COPIES AS YOU’D LIKE! Please be sure to email us and let us know if you’re doing a Bible study with your small group or at church! If you can’t view this video, please click this link. …
Today…Give 5 Away!
Jesus comes for a visit. He walks through your front door. You’re overwhelmed by His glorious presence. He sits at your table. You offer Him water; feeling silly as you do; since He’s Living water. He asks to see your children who are playing in the next room. As you enter, a sense of embarrassment consumes you. Not because of their rowdy playing; but because of the number of toys stuffed in toy bins and covering the floor; the toys they no longer play with that you’d intended to give to the less fortunate before Christmas. Your children run into Jesus’s arms. He blesses them; then …
5 Mood Altering Words
You know the feeling. It creeps up on you. Anxiousness. Tension. Pressure. The “to do” list. The “worry” about your child, marriage, finances, days ahead. You try to think soundly, “I’m so blessed.” It doesn’t help. You feel your body tense. Whether you’re a career woman, part time employee, stay at home mom, or combination, there’s no escaping the pressure of the world. Jesus warned, “In the world you HAVE tribulation.” (John 16:33) Notice 2 things: The word, “tribulation,” which Jesus used means “pressure.” Jesus said we have it. In other words, His warning isn’t for a future day. It’s …
2 Rewarding To DO’s, 2 Bonus Tips
1. Night Before Lunches made Clothes & shoes set out Breakfast ready. IE: Cereal bowls, napkins, spoons, juice glasses, fruit washed & sliced, vitamins, devotional selected School papers signed, homework done Baths & bedtime prayer at set time so kids get PLENTY OF SLEEP! House picked up, clothes folded and put away while watching your favorite show. 2. School Morning Prepare Yourself: Get a jump start on kids. Wake, dress, have quiet time prayer and Bible reading; prayerfully go over day and to do list. Prepare Kids: Wake them with “Good morning! I love you! God’s given us a wonderful day!” …
Can I Play with Your I-Pad?
“Mimi, can I play with your I-Pad?” asked my precious 5 yr old grandson, Logan. I paused. I hesitated. I had heard his footsteps and risen from my early morning prayer time to greet him. “Well, do you know what I like to do when I first wake up, Logan?” Gazing into his big eyes, I continued. “I like to read my Bible and pray to God. Would you like to do KIDZ TIME? “YES!” he happily responded.” Soon, the KIDZ TIME 2: PRAISING GOD A-Z DEVOTIONAL was open and scissors, crayons, and tape covered the kitchen table. We chose …
26 Fun Bible Crafts
“What are you doing, Mommy?” “Wait there until I finish getting everything ready!” Eyes widen as your kids wonder why you are making a mess by placing flip flops, sandals, boots, and Crocks in a squiggly line throughout the house. “Has mom lost her mind,” they wonder. “Just one more minute,” you call as you place a the “Follow Me” printable (below), a favorite summer treat, their Bible, and crayons on the kitchen table. “Now you can come! Welcome to KIDZ TIME!” you greet them with a big smile and hug. “Today, our Kidz Time Bible verse is: FOLLOW ME Matthew …