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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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Terrible, Terrible, Terrible
Yes. Terrible. What I am about to share with y’all here on “Hott Flashes” is terrible, terrible news. In fact, it has taken me nearly a week just to be able to consider this post. This subject is something I wish could have been avoided; actually, this story is recently one of my worst fears. …
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How to Get Kids to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
We know the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, but tell that to your child and they’ll probably turn up their noses. Sometimes it’s even hard for adults to eat their daily servings. No worries, below are some helpful tips to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. Introducing a variety of fresh…
Keep Reading...Seeking Wisdom
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. – James 1:5 One of the main things that I have been praying about this year on my path towards a balanced life is for wisdom. How do I…
Keep Reading...Acceptance
Sometimes I worry about myself. I think I may be losing my grip on reality! The fact that I talk to my four legged fur kids is one indicator. The fact that I draw inspiration from them is another! I have a miniature schnauzer named Emmy Rose. Miss Emmy believes that she is the princess…
Keep Reading...Heart Failure and Kony 2012
“Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.” – Francis Chan Earlier this week, I saw this quote come across Facebook. Did you? Then, a few days later, I came across the viral video from a social media movement concerning the Invisible Children called…
Keep Reading...Spring Sports and Sneakers
Sneakers. Who knew a sneaker could come so specialized? Today, I was educated in the art of sneakers from a very knowledgeable salesperson named “Amy” at the Runners Retreat. Not much older than Violet (who just turned 12, remember?), Amy was impressive with her knowledge of running shoes. From training shoes to competitive footwear, we…
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Chef Boyardeelicious
There are days when life gets so busy and chaotic that when my family starts asking “What’s for Dinner?”, I want to run and hide! I am sure all my Mom friends out there can relate! Sure, we love to cook a healthy, homemade meal for our families. However, sometimes a quick and easy approach…
Keep Reading...Judge Not
We used to be a very active horse show family. Nearly every other weekend was spent at a show somewhere. Needless to say, we stayed in a lot of hotels. And each time we would rate that hotel as to whether we would stay there again or not. Now that those days are pretty rare,…
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