Whether in mom groups, emails, or conversations with friends, the question I hear most frequently is “How in the world do you study the Bible as a busy mom?” I get it. To-do lists are long, little ones demand much of our time, and we often spend downtime or the elusive break scrolling social …
I love all the audio resources available for Christian moms. We play an audio Bible through the Redeeming Routines guides daily. If I’m not listening to that while doing chores, you can typically find me listening to a podcast. Podcasts are an easy way for busy moms to find encouragement, advice, instruction in theology. Here …
Creating a house characterized by love, truth, peace, and joy is one of my foremost goals as a Christian woman. I want to leave a legacy of faith, and I want my children to remember their childhood as one established in a Christ-centered home. They may be young, but I must be purposeful right now …
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There are many retreat centers close to my home that focus on quiet meditation – places to “connect with the body”, empty the mind, or visualize success and happiness. For many modern Christians, this is the picture we have of meditation. But, the Bible frequently mentions meditating on God’s law and words day and night. …
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Have you ever experienced introvert burnout? That moment after a long week with the kids when you fall apart or mindlessly stare at Nextflix or your phone all night? As an introverted mama, I often feel like I need this alone time to recharge, but if I do get time to myself, I’m tempted to …
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In the midst of infertility, I never thought that I would be a complaining mom. Hearing other moms grumbling about their children made me angry as I thought that I would appreciate motherhood more than them. Yet, here I am. Constantly tempted to sit around and talk to other women about how hard it …
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On the drive to school in the morning, my parents would have me recite several verses and passages including Proverbs 1, Psalm 23, Proverbs 6:16-19, and Ephesians 6:10-18. Although I don’t have all of those verses memorized verbatim anymore, hiding God’s Word in my heart has been an important discipline for my faith. Memorizing Bible …
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“To be human is to be afraid.” Edward Welch (When I Am Afraid: A step-by-step guide away from fear and anxiety) I’m a mom of two boys, and the advice I receive most often is to let them do dangerous things. As someone who has battled anxiety since Jr. High, that advice feels daunting. …
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A year and a half ago, I wrote out my daily schedule as a stay at home mom with a toddler. With our newest addition this year, I decided to share my new stay at home mom schedule. My oldest thrives on a routine, and I believe that daily schedules for preschoolers are important, but …
Christian, Stay at Home Mom Schedule with a Baby and Preschooler Read More »
As an introvert, making mom friends seems an impossible task. Turns out, I’m not alone. In the Christian Introverted Moms Facebook group, the most common struggle women say they face is building community. Lasting, genuine friendships that aren’t filled only with superficial small talk feel like a myth. John 15:12-13: “‘This is my commandment, …
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