How to Choose a Christian Devotional as a Busy Mom of Two
How to choose a Christian devotional as a busy mom of two is both incredibly difficult and important to daily sanity. There are so many devotional books for moms, where do you even begin to pick one? I decided to take my search to Amazon, after all, Amazon has everything else I need. Seriously, I purchase almost everything on Amazon now from their Mama Bear diapers to my newest drink obsession, Hint Water. They seem to have the price I'm looking for and, with Prime shipping,
To My Son on His (probably) Last Magical Christmas
Dear beloved, strong-willed, loving, first born child, This is most likely the last year you believe in Santa or elves or flying reindeer. You turn 10 years old soon and already you have big questions. For the first time ever you’ve decided not to give Santa your toy list in person and opted instead of asking your elf to deliever your list. I see you staring at your elf hoping to see it move, or wink, or show some sign of the magic you want so hard to believe in but suspect i
Is Christmas Eve Worship for Kids?
Some would argue that children should be out of a worship service. I firmly believe that children benefit from being in worship with their parents and grandparents and other adults. How else are children to become Christian adults if they don't (even if occasionally) attend worship with adults? Children's church and children's worship has it's place and time, don't hear me wrong. More on this topic here. Christmas Eve is on a Sunday this year and, in my opinion, one of the b
3 DIY Christmas Teacher Gifts that are so simple!
I am all about simple and effective. I am not the greatest at crafts even though I love doing them. I am the worst at getting together creative teacher gifts but I got a jump start this year on my son's teacher's Christmas gift by giving myself these 3 options. So if you are looking for something quick that teacher's will love here are my top 3! The three DIY gifts in the video below are: Pencil Bouquet Fancy Paperclips Elastic hairties Enjoy! #christianblogger #mommyblogger
You Might Be a Courageous Mom if...Chapter 5
You might be a courageous mom if... You are returning to work with your 3 month old baby who refuses to take a bottle and only breastfeeds. Youtube video on this topic posting on November 21st or 22nd on my PrayerLights channel if you want to hear more about this struggle of mine. You get into a car with your kids and drive them around. Seriously...there are crazy drivers out there and nothing will make you more thankful than avoiding being side swiped by a silver Nissan pick
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