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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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Six “R’s” to Storm Survival for Tropical Storm Isaac
An earlier evening this week, my hott-hubby Dan emerged from his office with an announcement: “Hey boys… Guess what? There is a tropical storm forming in the Caribbean and you’ll be surprised to hear what the National Weather Service has named it!… ISAAC!” “Cool! A storm named after ME!” our eight year old son responded…
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Boys & Girls Club of America Back to School Tools
Kids are heading back to school and homeschool. For many Moms, including me, it can be a stressful time of preparing for the new school year, checking off items on check-lists, wondering what we will feed our kids for lunches, snacks, the list goes on and on and on! For me, I know that the…
Keep Reading...Prayer for Balance and Energy
Lord, I am weary. Some days I feel like staying in bed all day just to catch up on years of sleeplessness! Help me to get a sound sleep and for the sleep I get to be enough. I am just so very tired–all the time. Help me to balance my time and to get…
Keep Reading...Holding On
My dear sweet child, It’s four o’clock in the morning and once again I am sitting in bed with you trying to console you. I know you are frustrated and scared, Little One, and so am I. This is a journey neither of us planned and neither of us knows where it is going to…
Keep Reading...4 Back to School Concerns
Although you have done this year after year, dealing with back to school doesn’t seem to get any easier. Whether you have a child who is starting school for the first time or a child returning for its ninth year, there will be concerns when it comes to our kids. Homework Your kids may not…
Keep Reading...Do You Have the “Back-to-School” Blues?
I do! It seems like only yesterday that the Hott kids were celebrating the beginning of summer vacation. Now, along with various friends that frequent our house here on Hott Mountain, they are all singing the “Back-to-School Blues!” —including me! Tonight, we all return to meet the teachers and reunite with friends and parents after…
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Fellowes Laminator Makes This Homeschooling Mom’s Life Easier
I have been homeschooling for over 14 years now, and if I would have had a Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator in the early years, life would have been far easier and less expensive! I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to try one of these great products out! There are so many things a…
Keep Reading...Every Scar and Pain Prayer
Lord, I am amazed at the many ways You reveal Yourself to me and for how You have brought me through difficult trials. My life has been through many seasons of pain and even started out with pains that no child should endure. Yet, through it all, I know that You were with me every…
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25 Household Hazards That Will Harm Your Toddler
The life of being a toddler is adventurous and exciting, but it can be a nightmare for the parents. How many times have you had to say no to your little monkey? Saying no is one thing and getting them to obey and understand you…well…that can be challenging to say the least. Regardless of the…
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Polly Pocket – Review
My little girl loves all things small. She has ever since she was very little. She will always go for the smaller Polly Pocket sized toys over the large dolls. She creates cities and zoos and many places for her treasured friends to play in. I just love her imagination! Polly Pocket is one of…
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