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Motherhood Unveiled:Equipping Generations With God’s Grace
When my older son was about a year old, I left him with my husband at home and took a solo trip to Costco. Who knew grocery trips can be therapy!
Three Strategies to Thrive vs. Survive With Kids This Summer
This summer, my daily prayer is that God would allow me to treasure the extra moments with my kids. To use this time wisely to disciple them, to love and serve them, and die to my fleshly desires of rigidity and control in the process.
A Treasured Possession-A Healthy Perspective on Body Image
No matter what temporary earthly body we walk around in, our value doesn’t lie in what others see but in what God sees and uses. All it takes on our part is a full surrender.
The Rumblings of the Spirit-Learning to Listen and Respond to God’s Call
I can recall instances when I felt the Holy Spirit leading me to pray for someone, to write a note of encouragement, or invite someone for coffee that I didn’t act on. This prompting went on for a few weeks and I kept putting it off. At some point I didn’t hear it anymore. Did God stop speaking or did I just grow numb to His voice?
When Mothers Pray….
I was raised by a praying mother. She taught me how to pray by simply watching her on her knees every day. Growing up, our family couldn’t afford any fancy vacations, nor did we have many toys but the godly lessons and legacy I was handed are beyond value.
Teaching Our Kids to Trust God Means Letting Them Go
It is said that faith is like a muscle. It grows by stretching. If we want our kids to have great faith, we must allow them to experience times of testing. Instead of hyper-parenting or helicopter parenting, we must teach our children to look to God and trust His plan for their life. In other words, we must "Let go, and let God". Read this week's blog to discover other ways you can teach "faith over fear" to your kids.
But Why Her God? The Challenge of Following Jesus When It Feels Like We’re Missing Out
Why is her life so easy? Why doesn't she have to worry about money? Why is it so easy for her to get pregnant? How do we follow Christ when it feels like our path isn’t the one we would have chosen? Discover how to find peace in your daily journey as a parent by clinging to the Savior and following His plan and path for your life.
The “Identity Crisis Epidemic”: How Do We, As Parents, Help Our Children Find Their Purpose??
Have you noticed an epidemic of an "identity crisis" in our youth today? As parents, we can help our children navigate the cultural confusion they face by giving them a foundation in the truth of the holy Scriptures. Specifically, the parable of the talents explains that everything we are and have, is a grace-gift by Jesus Christ.
Moms, Stop and Think the Next Time You Are Tempted to Bite Into Gossip!
Have you ever had a piece of gossip that you couldn't wait to tell your best friend? Gossip can be a "delicious morsel" to share with another, but it is a temptation that leads us away from God. The words we speak are a testimony to what we have in our hearts. Discover how we can curb our desire to gossip and, instead, use our words to edify and bless others.
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Practicing the Presence of God in the Summer Chaos
Summer is in full swing, and perhaps you feel like it is slipping through your fingers, and you aren’t accomplishing all you hoped. In our modern society, busyness seems to be a badge of honor. If you aren’t involved in multiple activities, camps, vacations, VBS...
Freedom Parenting In a World of Fear
One of the biggest challenges of being a Christian mama is that our kiddos are daily facing the ramifications of living in a dark and fallen world. The question is, how does that challenge impact the way we parent? Is it our job to protect our kids from anything that would harm them and choose to parent from fear, or equip them to face whatever opposition they might face and parent from a place of freedom?
Embracing Motherhood with Grace: A Path to Empowerment Through MomQ!
Embracing Motherhood With Grace: A Path to Empowerment Through MomQ Lauren Simonton's story began on a note of seeking—seeking community, seeking guidance, and seeking a deeper connection to faith amidst the beautiful chaos of motherhood. It was within the...
The Journey to Confident Parenting: How MomQ Changed Shayla Berke’s Life
Juggling parenthood and personal growth can often seem overwhelming as a mother. During her search for guidance, Shayla Berke found hope and support at MomQ, our faith-based community where she was warmly welcomed by Candace, our community's founder and lead...
What Do I Do With Anxious Thoughts?
Do you enjoy waiting in lines? Have you been to Disney World recently? If you have, you probably used their handy app showing all the rides and attractions and the estimated wait times. The last time I was in the parks, the app was a lifeline to help us make the...
How Well Are You Waiting On God?
If you’re like me, there tends to be a lot of hand wringing or impatience while I wait. Even though I trust God for my salvation, my mind often works overtime trying to find satisfactory solutions when life hands me unexpected circumstances. So how can we learn to wait well?