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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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Prayer of Thanks
Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for allowing me to be born in a country where I am free to worship You. I am so very thankful for all that You do for me each day… You fill my days with many blessings, abounding mercy, unlimited forgiveness and endless love. I am in…
Keep Reading...Prayer for Stressful Week
Lord, this week has been very stressful for me and my family. I ask that You please help us get through this and that Your Name be glorified. Help me to be strong and do what is right and walk this life in a way that brings glory and not shame to Your loving Name.…
Keep Reading...Strangers in the Supermarket
Okay, so here’s a question for you grocery shopping moms (and dads!) out there: Do you prefer grocery shopping withOUT your children? I’m a little ashamed to admit this; but, I DO! Yes, this 46-year-old-grey-haired-hott-mama-of-four would rather do the food shopping all.by.myself! There. I said it. Here is what happened to me on one of…
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Pure Leaf Iced Tea and Summer Entertaining
Summer is the perfect time for having parties and entertaining. Incorporating Pure Leaf Iced Tea into your plans is a fabulous way to knock the socks off your guests with your delicious–and easy creations! Summer entertaining does not have to be stressful or complicated… 5 Summer Entertaining Tips for Busy Moms: 1. Pot Luck. Rather…
Keep Reading...Forgiveness IS Necessary!
For two and a half years I have harbored so much anger and resentment in my heart. I know it’s wrong. Believe me, I have tried to let it go, but it is always there, rearing its ugly head ever so often. Yes, I have a right to be bitter and angry. After all, my…
Keep Reading...The Bright Knight Goes to the Midnight Movie
After a week of boiling temperatures and floating around the pool, today I awoke to a rainy morning and, once again, a storm had hit our internet provider. Yikes! All week, I had been considering sharing several of God’s stories with Moms of Faith. God had revealed some really cool stuff among all the commotion…
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Organizing Tips for Busy Moms
It is amazing how fast the hours in a day fly by. Many times, at the end of my day, I am falling in bed from sheer exhaustion–only to wake up to disorder and chaos. Thankfully, I think I have finally freed myself from this dilemma. I recently had a complete clutter melt down and…
Keep Reading...Never Leave You
When I was a senior in high school I remember making promises with classmates of staying in touch after graduation. A very wise teacher informed us that no matter how good our intentions were, life in general would pull us in different directions and within ten years we would hardly speak to our then “best…
Keep Reading...What to Do When Your Children Are Shushed in Church?
Rut-row, I’m in rouble! (That’s my best Scooby impersonation!) I don’t know about you other moms and dads out there, so this week I will just come right out and ask you all: Have you and your children ever been “shushed in church”? I guess maybe I should preface the course of events with a…
Keep Reading...Lessons Taught By a Child
I am constantly reminiscing about fun times before Caleb became disabled. He was such a little character! It amazes me, however, at how much he taught me about being, not just a Christian, but a good, decent person. Let me share some of these lessons with you: When Caleb was about six years old we…
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