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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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Heartfelt Thanks
Sometimes something so unexpected happens that I find that I need to pinch myself to see if I am dreaming. Sunday service last week began with the usual program of hymns, announcements, choir, and prayer – pretty much like any other given Sunday at church. I never imagined that what occurred this particular Sunday would…
Keep Reading...Faith and Business 101: 8 Things to Prepare your Business for Christmas Break
The Christmas season is quickly coming upon us and it’s a great time to step away from your home business to enjoy the festivities with your family and friends. There are important things to do for your business to ensure that when you’re on a holiday break, you will still have a business to come…
Keep Reading...Holiday Dieting Humor
Once again, it’s that time of year where diet and eating healthy goes out the window. There are so many tips and people with advice…like; “eat before you go to parties or drink lots of water to fill yourself up”. Seriously, is that any fun? Forget all that! Instead, let’s indulge in some humor because…
Keep Reading...17 Ways To Decrease Your Household Costs and Stretch Your Dollar
There are many ways you can cut costs to your home and stretch your dollar every month. Below are 17 tips you can start doing now to help get you on the road to frugal living! 1. Turn down your thermostat when you’re not home and when you’re asleep at night. You can replace your…
Keep Reading...Parkinson’s Sucks
Have you ever had one of those moments when you hear something come out of your mouth, and the moment you hear yourself say the words, you immediately wish you could take them all back? Earlier this year, I was standing in front of, well the entire congregation at First UMC, maybe 150 people, and…
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Tips to Make Thanksgiving Lighter…On the Thighs!
Thanksgiving is one of the holidays where people are most indulgent when it comes to eating. Sadly, our waistline or thighs may not be so forgiving, so instead of stuffing ourselves with rich foods, we can look at some alternatives that are still yummy and with fewer calories. Tips to Eat Lighter this–and Every Thanksgiving…
Keep Reading...Faith and Business 101: Pros and Cons of Being a WAHM
As you might expect, there are a tremendous number of benefits to being a work at home mom. The benefits and challenges depend largely on the opportunity you choose to pursue. However, below are several general pros and cons that are mostly universal to being a Work at Home Mom… Benefits of Being a WAHM…
Keep Reading...Spoiled Rotten…
You are–the fact that you are reading this right now means that you have some type of access to some kind of computer. Most probably it is your personal computer in your own home. The fact you’re reading this also indicates that you have some leisure time at your hands. If you’re like me it…
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Going Green This Thanksgiving
Do you know how much food and packaging you waste on Thanksgiving Day or on any holiday? It’s not about creating the best meal and going overboard and stressed out. You can have a happy and enjoyable Thanksgiving by going green. 8 Ways to a Green Thanksgiving 1. Plan ahead to minimize overspending when the…
Keep Reading...Thankful?
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Lately, I have enjoyed seeing the thankful posts circulating on Facebook. Have you noticed them too? It seems that several of my fellow Facebook friends have taken a “challenge” this month to list something…
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