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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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Freezer Cookie Dough Bites Recipe
I used to really love frozen yogurt. Not so much the yogurt, but more the idea of being able to endlessly top my fro-yo with anything sugary and sweet, especially freezer cookie dough bites. Somehow, the bite sized pieces seem pretty harmless compared to their oversized counterpart of an actual chocolate chip cookie. I decided…
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Overalls are BACK!
I am so excited short overalls are back in style. In high school two of my best friends took my favorite pair of overalls and hid them from me. To this day, I still do not know where they are, and their memory is sacred to me. I’ve been waiting for them to come back…
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The Toddy – Iced Coffee Like A Pro
I recently celebrated a birthday, and the one gift my husband got me that wasn’t in the form of a surprise dinner and a day shopping with one of my best friends, was perfect: The Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker. I’m sort of an iced coffee addict. I limit myself to one a day, but…
Keep Reading...Busy Moms of Faith Daily Devotionals – Book 1
Busy Moms of Faith Daily Devotions are written by me, Lara Velez, Moms of Faith founder. I am a busy homeschooling mom, author, blogger, web designer and business owner. I am no stranger to busy, and unfortunately, I frequently camp out there! Sadly, we busy moms tend to sacrifice time with our King on the…
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Makeup Tools I Love
Today we’re exploring the vehicles that carry goodness to our faces: makeup tools. I love how every single person has their own way of putting on make up. No two friends do it the same, and I think I learn from every girl I watch. Some people are secretive with their makeup, but I’m not.…
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Vinegar is My New Best Friend
I go through major phases in my home, and I tend to obstinately stick to certain household items for their smells, look, taste, and feel. My newest obsession is vinegar. Did you know that this one item can clean your body and your home? Not only that, it dresses salads, works as a skin toner,…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
To all of you who struggle with making a consistently perfect cookie, today I am introducing you to my perfect solution: Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. Maybe you’ve made them before, but if you haven’t, and if you find yourself resorting to break-n-bake cookies when yours fall flat, these chocolate chip cookie bars will be a…
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DIY Vintage Book Bundle
Today I want to show you how to make a simple but powerful decor statement in your home: a vintage book bundle. I got this idea from Pottery Barn, whose magazines I can hardly look at unless I’ve spent adequate time with Jesus. My “wanter” starts wanting too much; but if I indulge healthily, I…
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Creating Strong Family Bonds
It isn’t the big fancy vacations that create strong family bonds, but it is the daily and weekly opportunities to show love that build those relationships brick by brick. The death of my husband has given me a lot of time to reflect on family relationships. I have seen families that have been torn apart…
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Comparison Trap – Measuring Ourselves Against Other Women
I had only taken three steps past the front door when my jaw dropped. The house was not only beautiful, it was huge, and immaculately clean. Nothing like the little duplex my husband and I were renting at the time. Suddenly I wasn’t interested in spending the next 2 hours at the office Christmas party. I felt way too…
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