I thought, “I would love my daughters to imitate women of the Bible who love the Lord, love others, and have a heart to seek Jesus.”
Motherhood
It is estimated that 45% of pregnancies are unplanned, leaving many women to wonder about the facts surrounding adoption vs. abortion.
Moms, are you busy, stressed, and tired? Take the self-care assessment below to learn what areas of self-care for moms you can strengthen.
Find ways to cope by making sleep a non-negotiable within the demands of motherhood.
Who is first in your heart? Your children — or God?
When we celebrate Mother’s Day, we should rejoice in the gift of motherhood, but also remember those who carry wounds related to motherhood (or the lack of it) in a broken world—infertility, unwanted singleness, single motherhood, adoption and abortion.
To the 2020 Moms,You did it. You had your baby during a worldwide pandemic and shutdown. You attended birthing classes via Zoom. You delivered and trusted your newborn with people whose faces you still haven’t seen. You navigated an ever-changing school format with your kids. You became a teaching assistant, substitute teacher, teacher, principal, and …
It’s a common misconception that those who choose adoption don’t “want” their babies. For most birth mothers, this is far from true.
While motherhood usually includes plenty of challenges, most women are not prepared for the crises that may occur. As moms learn to adjust to motherhood in difficult situations, they will often find joy in unexpected places.
The world may tell us that we need to live up to certain expectations of perfection. God’s expectations look entirely different. It’s important that, as mothers, we focus on His ideals of perfection in our lives, and not the world’s. Focusing on Him can bring us peace and direction as we mother our children.
Kara-Kae James describes how she struggled with a cycle of anxiety and depression as a mom until she learned how to thrive by seeking counseling, letting go of perfectionism, and relying on God. She offers moms encouragement, inspiration, and help in this discussion based on her book Mom Up: Thriving With Grace in the Chaos …
Happy Mother’s Day! Moms play a vital role in their kids’ lives. A mother’s love and guidance shapes a child for their entire life. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate and appreciate Moms, who they are, and all they do for their families. https://youtu.be/de6FmlKhIDI Here’s what’s on this page. Click on an icon …
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