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31 Scriptures to Pray Away Fear

Free printable 31 scriptures to pray away fear.

{Post by Lauren} With the start of a New Year I always like to look back and reflect. What did I learn last year? How did I grow? What can I do better moving forward? That being said, I've never been a big fan of New Year's Resolutions. I guess I was just never good at keeping them. It also feels somewhat corny and disingenuous to me. So the past few years I've done a … [Read more...]

The One True Gift of Christmas

My journey today as a Mom, is filled with trial and concerns, yet I will not fret. I feel that my greatest Christmas gift I can give to my children is the story of Jesus. He is our love story after all.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa} My first manger scene was a little ornament, I was five years old. I remember holding this fragile manger made of straw and plastic in the palm of my hand. Being a little girl in love with baby … [Read more...]

Letting Go of Shame

Living a lie just wears you down. But, how can you let go of shame that keeps your truth hidden?

Beaming with a smile and tears in her eyes, she quietly whispers to me, “I found myself.” I give her my full attention. She tells me that for years she had stopped doing the things that she loved and now she feels, once again, a passion for it. When she was a younger lady she had a fire in her bones to pray for others and visit the poor. She loved prayer meetings and … [Read more...]

Encouraging Kids to be Thankful

Creative ways you can be encouraging kids to be thankful every day. We think of thankfulness at Thanksgiving, but kids can learn gratitude every day.

Our family has a tradition of sharing the favorite part of our day with each other. We usually share while we are all together eating dinner. It is one of the ways we are encouraging kids to be thankful every day. Even on nights when daddy is away the girls will make it a point to ask him over the phone what his favorite moment was. With so much negativity surrounding … [Read more...]

Balancing Life as Mom and Missionary

What do you do when God calls you to the mission field while you are a mom of young children? How does balancing the life of mom and missionary work? Donate to Kat and Burton's mission to Japan to spread the love of Jesus!

Sometimes moms do not ask for this role. They don't ask or even want to be stay at home moms. Other times, moms may feel that home and children is their calling. They feel it is their life work to focus on caring for their children and home. What about being called to do more than the role of 'mom'. What about balancing life as mom and missionary? There is missionary work in … [Read more...]

Challenges of Motherhood: The First Five Years

15 challenges of motherhood that you will experience during the beginning years of your motherhood journey. Embrace the journey.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi}   I didn't really expect these challenges of motherhood to show up. My confidence that I was going to be able to keep my household clean, organized, calm and happy all the time was a … [Read more...]

How to Stay Grounded as a Mom

How to stay grounded as a mom-and anyone who feels the social media pressure to be some certain way.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lauren} Growing up I couldn't wait to become a mom. I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a stay at home mom. I thought it was one of the best jobs in the world! Now that I am in this role I've … [Read more...]

Be a Doer of Your Dreams

As moms we can fear pursuing our dreams or feel confused as to how we can spend time achieving our goals while still being present for our families. What if you set fear aside and became a doer of your dreams? These ideas will help you just do and not fear.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find joy in being a mom. {This week: post by Lisa.} What is that one thing you been wanting to do that seems impossible, above your skill level, too expensive, or too hard? It’s the thing you dream about but you don’t pursue it. Have you ever asked … [Read more...]

In the Midst of Overwhelm

In the midst of overwhelm in motherhood, we have to cling to the fact that God is working in us, and there are things we need to shed to focus on what matters.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa} I homeschool two very lively school-age kids, write on my blog, care for our home, cook healthy meals, participate in family outings, love my husband, and I have an online coaching business in … [Read more...]

Change Is Hard but Necessary

Change is hard, but a necessary part of life. Waiting for God's answer while being prayerfully patient can be challenging, but we can always keep this one thing in mind.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa Brown}  I’ve been hit with unexpected change. My family is in a season of transition and I’m wondering what is next. It’s crazy how the things in this life come and go. My husband is unemployed … [Read more...]

How to be a Confident Mom (Even If You Are Not)

How do you become a confident mom? There is a series of steps that many of us confident moms follow when making decisions. It may help you be a more confident mom too.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa} There are decisions we must make for our children that are not easy.  They are the kind of decisions that keep us up all night wondering what to do and we question our ability to be a … [Read more...]

New Year’s Resolutions for Moms

Setting new year's resolutions for moms can seem silly, but it is not. You are growing and changing every year-just like everyone else. Motherhood does not take from who you are, it gives you more. Make some resolutions for the year ahead with these ideas.

} When we become moms, we do not give up everything for our kids. It feels like it many times because we really do not get to choose when it’s time to eat, sleep or even take a shower. That all is done as a knee-jerk reaction to the cues we receive from our families. It’s a bit melodramatic to say we lose everything, give up all that is “us” and take hold of a different … [Read more...]

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