How to Pray for Your Children: Resources For Christian Mothers
During my son’s adoption process, I struggled with feeling out of control. Many decisions for our future were made by people who had never met us. Even though adoption proclaimed…
It’s easy to lose yourself in motherhood, feeling like you lack purpose and joy. We will never be content in our role unless we seek Christ first! Find encouragement in these posts as you learn what it means to look to Christ as a mama.
Tired of Being Needed? Mama, Find Your Rest in Christ
My son is at the age where he is beginning to gain some independence but still needs the majority of things done for him. Some days, I find myself…
How to Teach My Child the Bible: A Book Review of Planting Seeds
As I keep my eyes, my rapt attention, on Christ, my thoughts, words, and actions should change. I show love toward other believers and point unbelievers to our great God.…
The Danger of Pride in Commitment to Choices: How the Gospel Changed My Parenting Style
When I started blogging, I wondered whether my "hobby" would be sustainable. Looking back, I see how God changed me. I wrestled with sins from several years ago. I…
How to Show Mercy and Forgiveness to Your Children: Give What You Have Received
Before adopting our son, I read The Connected Child. I attended the weekend-long Empowered to Connect Conference. In addition, I spent a year as a therapist, training to work with…
How to Move with a Toddler and Keep your Sanity: My Ultimate Guide to a Semi-Painless Process
Moving with a toddler was not at the top of my bucket list. Moving with a toddler we adopted less than a year ago sounded terrifying. Yet here we are,…
Christ-Centered Easter Activities for Toddlers with Bonus Easter Basket Ideas
For us, Easter is not just another holiday. In the same way that I wanted to start important traditions for Advent and the Christmas season, I want my sons to…
Look to Jesus: How Christian Moms Can Keep Their Eyes on Christ
Hebrews 12:2, used to be the tagline for this blog, and is one of the sources for the Christianese phrase, "just look to Jesus!" It was my hope to encourage…
Simple Toddler Schedule for a Christian Stay at Home Mom
When we were in process for our son's adoption, I spent time searching for the perfect toddler schedule. I’ve mentioned before that my plan did not go as expected, but…
Don’t Waste Your Wait – A Book Review for Hopeful Adoptive Parents
Update: Giveaway has ended The adoption wait is a roller-coaster of emotions, with hopeful adoptive parents trying to expedite as much of the process as possible, but ultimately discovering that…