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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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Don’t Fear a Detour…Embrace It!
Recently, I visited my family in Pittsburgh, which is a four hour drive from where I live. Since I visit frequently the four hour ride is not in the least bit a nuisance to me. However on this particular visit, when I was leaving to return home, part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike I have to…
Keep Reading...Safety Tips for Teen Drivers
As soon as a child turns 13 years old they begin counting the days until they’re old enough to learn to drive. They yearn for independence and may think being able to drive will provide it. Parents want to ensure their teens remain safe. These safety tips for teen drivers can give you the skills…
Keep Reading...Tasty Fennel and Parmesan Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 fennel bulbs 7 oz parmesan cheese, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper Slice the fennel bulbs very thinly (ideally with a food processor). Then arrange the fennel on a serving platter. Top with the grated parmesan cheese. In a…
Keep Reading...How to Tame Bedtime Battles
If you are having trouble with your kids at bedtime, maybe a good first step would be to stop thinking of it as a battle. Then, you can be open to some tips and ideas that may help get things peaceful. Here are some suggestions. Assess Your Approach When it comes to bedtime, are you…
Keep Reading...Vegetable Gardening This Summer – What You Should Do Now
Anyone planning a vegetable garden knows that what you do before summer can have a big effect on how your garden grows. There are many things you can do now to ensure your vegetable gardening this summer is productive. Try these tips and watch your garden prosper. If you haven’t already done so, now is…
Keep Reading...Spicy Ratatouille with Feta Cheese
Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 eggplant, sliced 3 gloves garlic, skin left on but tips cut off 1 medium zucchini, sliced 2 big tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges 1 tsp dried Herbs de Provence 1/2 green chilli, chopped (or less if you prefer) 3 ½ fl oz olive oil Fresh…
Keep Reading...Speedy Aubergine Stir-Fry
Serves 4 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 aubergine, sliced 2 spring onions, sliced diagonally 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 tbsp Chinese fermented black beans (sold in plastic bags from Asian markets) Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped Black pepper Heat the vegetable oil in a…
Keep Reading...Celebrating The 4th of July
When you think of the 4th of July what comes to mind? Probably fireworks, BBQs, maybe camping or boating. That’s what used to come to mind to me as well. Now that I have been a military spouse for over 6 years, and especially now that my husband is deployed, everything has changed in my…
Keep Reading...Sparkling Sun Catcher
There’s nothing quite like the morning sun streaming through the windows unless, of course, you have a sparkling sun catcher to catch the rays and spread a rainbow of color around the room. Sun catchers aren’t hard to make and they may be something your children would enjoy trying their hand at. Sun catchers are…
Keep Reading...Give Your Children Grace
We all love our kids. Before I became a mother I never realized how deeply a parent loves their child. It is an intense love that goes beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. There is this primal instinct to protect, nurture and love them with every fiber of our being. With that said, let’s admit it,…
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