Consistent Bible reading is an important aspect of growing in your faith. Throughout Scripture, we see the importance of time in the Word, but as a busy mom with an ever-changing schedule and desire for spontaneity, I’ve struggled with consistent time in the Word. But, learning how to read the Bible daily, is an important … The post Consistent Bible Reading: How to Read Your Bible Daily appeared first on The Mundane Moments ..read more

I love downloading daily routine lists because I’m prone to feeling like I will finally have my life organized if I follow someone else’s perfect morning schedule or daily rhythms. I follow them for a while, but they never end up being sustainable. The truth is, there is no perfect daily routine for every person. … The post 10 Things You Must Know About Establishing Christ-Centered Routines appeared first on The Mundane Moments ..read more

“You’ve got this, mama!” “You’re a great mom!”   These cheerleader phrases make me feel good about myself, until the days when nothing is under control and I treat my children unkindly.   I don’t say this to gain sympathy. The fact is that some days that I act like a bad mom.   And … The post Don’t Call Me a Great Mom (When I’m Not Acting Like One) appeared first on The Mundane Moments ..read more

I’m easily distracted.   After cleaning the house for an hour, I look around and wonder what I’ve ever done. I start with the goal of cleaning the kitchen, then have to change a dirty diaper. I see the clothes on the bedroom floor, so I start a load of laundry. The boys are fighting … The post Seeking God as a Busy Mama appeared first on Rapt Motherhood | The Mundane Moments ..read more

What does a good mom smell like?    When we were in-process to adopt our oldest son, I obsessively cleaned and organized my home. If you’ve been pregnant and experienced nesting, this was 100 times more intense and thorough.   I was anxiously attempting to control every aspect of the adoption process, and one way … The post Less is More: God’s expectations vs the World’s appeared first on Rapt Motherhood | The Mundane Moments ..read more

I live a mundane, ordinary life.   I’ve had mountaintop experiences – spiritual highs where I’ve been privileged to very visibly see God’s hand at work.   But, most of my life is filled with mundane moments.   Planning out another week of dinners. Changing a dirty diaper. Answering my preschooler’s twenty-sixth question before 8 … The post God Works in the Ordinary: Take Notice of the Mundane Moments appeared first on Rapt Motherhood | The Mundane Moments ..read more

My husband came down the stairs to see me in tears. I threw up my hands and yelled “I’m done!” before storming off to the bedroom, leaving my husband to deal with one child’s meltdown and another child crying in a high chair.   This wasn’t my most connected moment as a mom of a … The post Encouragement for the Mom of a Child with Special Needs appeared first on Rapt Motherhood | The Mundane Moments ..read more

Motherhood is a role with eternal implications. Stop and think about your reaction to those words. Do they make you roll your eyes as you consider that women have been doing this work for centuries? Or do these words weigh heavy on you – causing you to feel even more anxiety? I say that motherhood … The post Raising Image-Bearers: Actively Demonstrate the Beauty of Diversity appeared first on Rapt Motherhood | The Mundane Moments ..read more

Whether in mom groups, emails, or conversations with friends, the question I hear most frequently is “How in the world do you study the Bible as a busy mom?”   I get it. To-do lists are long, little ones demand much of our time, and we often spend downtime or the elusive break scrolling social … The post How to Study the Bible as a Busy Mom appeared first on Rapt Motherhood | The Mundane Moments ..read more

I love all the audio resources available for Christian moms. We play an audio Bible through the Redeeming Routines guides daily. If I’m not listening to that while doing chores, you can typically find me listening to a podcast. Podcasts are an easy way for busy moms to find encouragement, advice, instruction in theology. Here … The post 10 Best Podcasts for Christian Moms appeared first on Rapt Motherhood | The Mundane Moments ..read more