A 2×4 beam protruding from your left eye socket. Close your eyes and picture it. You swivel your head to the right and the crowd around you ducks to avoid [Read more...] The post Laughing and leading: Using humor to effectively disciple your child appeared first on Christian Mommy ..read more

The doorbell ringing jolts me wide awake. Shooting up in bed, I look over at the clock. It illuminates 4:02 am. My abrupt movement wakes my husband, David, so I [Read more...] The post How to form lasting friendships and build your chosen family appeared first on Christian Mommy ..read more

Most North Americans I know are so busy. We’d do our souls well to intentionally slow down and appreciate the smell of a bushel of strawberries, or savor all that’s going on [Read more...] The post Feeling overworked? Find Sabbath rest in the kitchen appeared first on Christian Mommy ..read more

One of the themes of American Ninja Warrior is overcoming obstacles. We have too many people who call themselves Christians who think that success is a given. That it should [Read more...] The post How to conquer any obstacle from an American Ninja Warrior appeared first on Christian Mommy ..read more

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to connect with family and friends can be challenging. We often get caught up in our daily routines, leaving little room for the moments [Read more...] The post Nourish your body, delight your soul with home canning appeared first on Christian Mommy ..read more

“Can you help me?” That’s a question we learn to avoid from an early age. If you’ve been around children, you know that point in development where they insist, “Me [Read more...] The post How our human frailty points us to a powerful God appeared first on Christian Mommy ..read more

Light peeked through the blinds and landed on the hospital recliner chair, waking me from a stiff-necked sleep. I turned my head to see my five-year-old son, curled up in a ball with monitors beeping steadily, feeling sure it would only be a few minutes before he sensed me and woke up. We had at least another day ahead of us in this specially sectioned-off unit—not allowed to leave the room or accept visitors. Nurses or doctors would only drop in on an as-needed basis. While I praised God that my son had been stable through the night, my prayers now shifted to the daytime. How would I enterta ..read more

We became first-time moms within nine months of each other, and although we didn’t realize it at the time, we both entered motherhood with high expectations. Yet today, with eight kids between us, our optimistic expectations have toppled under the pressures of everyday life. Just like when we realized our carefully selected muslin swaddles were insufficient at holding our Houdini babies’ arms in place, motherhood left us feeling inadequate, frustrated, and desperate for new solutions. And it wasn’t just us—it’s a nearly universal experience in modern motherhood. According to a Barna Grou ..read more

Regardless of whether we achieve lifelong-friend status or simply enjoy friendship for a season, what should the guiding principles of godly mom friendships be? I asked Jennifer—whom so many call friend—for her best tips on the topic, and I’ve included them with mine (many of ours overlap), in no particular order, below: Pray: Lift your friends up to the Lord (even before you have them). Make the first move: Be willing to initiate (even after being rejected in the past). Be hospitable: Open your home to others, whether you live in a mud hut or a mansion. Skip comparison: With every mom you m ..read more

Can you name something that makes you feel afraid? How does being afraid make you feel? Does it make your heart beat fast? Does feeling afraid make you feel worried or anxious? Fear is a normal emotion. We are all afraid of something. We might fear snakes, getting sick, being alone, or being in a very bad storm. Since fear is a normal feeling we all have, it’s very important to know what to do when you are afraid. That’s why we are excited to have you here at Camp Braveheart to discover what the Bible says about being afraid and what you are to do when you are afraid. Share this with you ..read more