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Beyond the Pews: Motherhood with Grit and Grace
Challenging Church Norms. Embracing Authentic Grace.
Moms of Faith has had a complete rebrand. This isn't your grandma's Christian mom group. Here, we're shattering stereotypes and challenging the status quo. We're diving deep, questioning old norms, and getting real about the church's shortcomings. Because faith should empower, not constrain. Let's build a faith that fits our real, messy, modern lives and confront the 'cult-like' vibes head-on. Let's redefine what it means to be a Christian mom.
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Butterfly Candle Holders
Butterfly candle holders are easy to make and a great gift idea. The materials are very inexpensive, and you can use your imagination for a variety of designs. To get started, you will need: Materials: Small glass candle holders Butterfly wrapping paper Yellow tissue paper Decoupage Cuticle scissors Small paintbrush Damp paper towel You can…
Keep Reading...Breastfeeding Your Baby while you work
I breastfed both my babies even though I had a demanding full time job. It is possible, but it requires a lot of effort. Determination. Willpower. And of course, a good breast pump. I started breastfeeding my babies from birth. I was lucky. The hospital where I bore my first baby had a breastfeeding consultant.…
Keep Reading...Breastfeeding the First Few Hours
Your infant has just entered the world a few hours ago. He’s opening his eyes, rooting about, pushing his fists to his mouth, and seeking the comfort of the breast. It’s only natural that your baby would have the immediate instinct of wanting to nurse. In the beginning, it may be difficult for Baby to…
Keep Reading...Be The Parent
“No! No! It’s MINE!” my two year old screamed as I chased around her around the room for the remote control. A few minutes later I was negotiating with her for a bottle of ketchup at the dinner table. And before bedtime, we watched a series of three Veggie Tales videos over and over again…
Keep Reading...Be Still – You’ve Got to Be Kidding?
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. Can you even imagine being still? I think this verse was specifically written for the harried times we live in. You may be…
Keep Reading...Are Your Children Growing Up Too Fast?
Each time our children graduate from one stage to another (i.e. crawling – walking, preschool – school, high school – graduation) we as parents are excited and a little sad as well. We want our children to grow up, but we reminisce about the “good old” days. I think those mixed feelings are normal for…
Keep Reading...Are You a Microwave or a Crock Pot?
In our fast paced society we often want everything done quickly or your boss wants it done yesterday. In your spiritual life are you a Microwave or Crock Pot? I think often we want God to answer our prayers in Microwave fashion. I prayed a specific request today and I want it answered today. If…
Keep Reading...Answered Prayers Aren’t Always What We Expect
Answered Prayers “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 This verse brought prayer to the forefront of my mind. My life is so very blessed by the Lord. He has given me so much and has answered all…
Keep Reading...A Minute Can Turn Into Hours for the Child of a Work-at-Home Mom
In theory, working at home is an ideal situation. But in reality, it’s difficult to balance the needs of your family with the needs of your clients. Phones, fax machines and e-mails have no common courtesy, nor does your client really care about your personal situation. You are simply a means to an end consisting…
Keep Reading...A Look At Homeschooling
For many people, homeschooling is either the best option or the only option for teaching their children. This is due to various factors: Conditions of the school systems, temperaments of children, vast learning abilities or disabilities of children, and a wide spectrum of other factors such as school-family incompatibility, multiple intelligences in which certain children…
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