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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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Not Just Another Birthday Party!!!
In case I haven’t told you, I am the mom of four children ranging in ages from 6 to 21. Not only that, I live in a small rural community in West Virginia. Suffice it to say, the Hott calendar is filled with many birthday parties on the weekends. Sometimes, there are multiple friend’s birthdays…
Keep Reading...The Daily – My Silent Pain Reveals God’s Amazing Grace
Longtime readers most likely already know my testimony. If you are a new reader, feel free to browse around. I share a lot about my life, past, and the many trials I have faced. I believe one of the posts is called “My Birthday Post”. Anyway, I was sitting on the couch last night and…
Keep Reading...How to deal with stress
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. – Proverbs 3:5 If you grew up in a Christian home like I did you’ve probably heard the above verse over and over and OVER again. It’s easy to tune out on verses that you’ve been spoon fed your whole…
Keep Reading...Tips for Throwing a Child’s Birthday Party
On February 16th my daughter, Anya turned five! Wow, time flies! I can remember the day she was born and now she is a big beautiful five year old who can write sentences and count by 10’s. So this year she wanted a big birthday party. I’ve had birthday parties for her before but they…
Keep Reading...The Daily – The Danger of UNteachable Pride
Have you ever heard a sermon or teaching and immediately felt annoyed, or maybe like this was definitely NOT a message for you? I have. Now, there have been times, when the message was just downright nutty. However, that is rare. Most of the time (especially since I am VERY careful whom I allow to…
Keep Reading...Stuck On Stuck
Contemporary Christian singer, Michael W. Smith, has a beautiful new album out called, Wonder. In a poignant song entitled, “One More Time”, a particular verse hung in the air for me as I listened. “Forget what lies behind you, Heaven walks beside you.” And to take it further on my own if I may, “Heaven…
Keep Reading...Starting My Small Business
Because of our cross country move working from home got put on hold though it was always in the back of my mind. In the meantime I spent my “me” time doing my favorite new hobby–digital scrapbooking. I discovered digi scrapping through a series of seemingly random events and had spent my time learning and…
Keep Reading...The Daily – Time
My youngest daughter will be seven tomorrow and I find myself thinking about time. Where has it gone? Have I made the most of the time I have had? How much time do I have left with her before she begins a life of her own? Time. It is something we can and cannot control.…
Keep Reading...Keep Your Kitchen Sparkling!
Families and friends love to gather in the kitchen for good conversation and food. The kitchen is in constant need of attention. If food is overflowing from the cabinets or the junk drawer is junkier than you can handle here are some simple ways to bring order and cleanliness to your kitchen. Kitchen Organizing Ideas:…
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