I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions, but sometimes I would think about a few things I’d like to improve on. However, quite a few years ago I heard about the idea of choosing a word of the year, and I immediately fell in love with the idea. Choosing one intentional word of the year is a … The post How to Choose an Intentional Word of the Year for 2024 appeared first on Mama Reflections ..read more

There is a definite movement of those who are embracing minimalism or simple living. As a young mom, I was so overwhelmed with toys and keeping up with all the things. However, after choosing to live more simple lifestyle, I was able to let go of cultural expectations and material things. I could fully embrace … The post Tell Me About Christian Simple Living appeared first on Mama Reflections ..read more

As we come upon the Christmas season once again, what thoughts are running through your head? It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but often it’s also the most stressful time of year. You want it to be the perfect Christmas for your kids, so you run yourself ragged doing all … The post Top Secrets to Simplify Christmas This Year appeared first on Mama Reflections ..read more

Do you know the story of the candy cane? It’s a fun story about the origin of candy canes that your whole family can enjoy together, especially with the abundance of candy canes during the Christmas season. The history of the candy cane is long and its legend is steeped in tradition. There are several … The post Everything You Need to Know About the Story of the Candy Cane appeared first on Mama Reflections ..read more

Before you know it, the Christmas season will be upon us. You will start planning activities and parties, shopping for gifts, and maybe you’ll even plan which charities you will give to. As you start planning, also take the time to plan for ways to keep Christ in the center of your Christmas. After all, … The post Top Advent Devotionals to Read This Christmas appeared first on Mama Reflections ..read more

Growing up, I remember the excitement surrounding the Christmas celebration. We would bake a dozen kinds of Christmas cookies, spend time trying to figure out which gifts under the Christmas tree were ours, and even quote Luke 2:1-14 before opening gifts. I knew that Jesus was the reason we celebrated, but I definitely got caught … The post 7 Meaningful Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas appeared first on Mama Reflections ..read more

Christmas is about Jesus. Period. However, somehow we’ve really messed it up. Even as followers of Christ, it’s so easy to get distracted by the special events, parties, food, and gifts that we forget why we’re celebrating. Advent Scriptures are a great way to help bring Christ back into Christmas. By focusing on why we’re celebrating, our … The post Top Advent Scriptures to Reflect on This Christmas appeared first on Mama Reflections ..read more

It’s not easy to set your mind on things above when you’re constantly faced with challenges and distractions in your everyday life here on earth. Your children need your attention almost constantly. There are so many things to do and errands to run. I know you can relate! However, if you want to find true peace and … The post Top Ways to Set Your Mind on Things Above appeared first on Mama Reflections ..read more

This week, our church is doing VBS, and guess what the theme is! The armor of God! If you have been a follower of Jesus for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard about the armor of God and seen how important it is in the life of any believer. However, I want to focus on … The post Daily Armor of God Prayer for Women appeared first on Mama Reflections ..read more

When was the last time you stopped to be truly grateful for all the amazing things in your life? If you can’t remember, it’s time for a gratitude challenge! A gratitude challenge is a great way to increase your gratitude and grow in appreciation for all that you have. Today we’ll discuss three different gratitude … The post Gratitude Challenge: 30-Day, 7-Day, and 1-Day Challenges to Increase Gratitude appeared first on Mama Reflections ..read more