Tag: Christian mom blog
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When the Dr Pepper Explodes: Finding God in the Messiest Mom Days
Ever have a day where the house is a disaster, the toddler climbs you like a jungle gym, and your Dr Pepper explodes everywhere? This relatable story ties everyday mom chaos to Elijah under the broom tree and Bible verses that remind us God meets us right in the mess.
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Finding Hope in the Fire: Lessons from Scripture and Camping
A camping trip and a roasted marshmallow inspired a powerful reminder: God meets us in the fire and uses hard seasons to refine and strengthen us.
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Emotional Damage Jeans and Church Words New Believers Don’t Understand
Basketball Boy’s “emotional damage” jeans moment reminded me how often we use church words that confuse people. Many new believers, including my husband, hear phrases like “sanctification” or “hedge of protection” and have no idea what they mean.
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If One More Person Says “Mom?” I Might Scream — A Biblical Take on Mental Load
Ever have one of those days where if someone asks “Mom?” one more time, you might scream into a pillow? Boy, I have! Here’s how modern mom overwhelm relates to Jesus’ own experiences with His question-heavy disciples—plus the reminder in James about asking “amiss.”
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Why the Bible Is a Sword—But Not a Weapon (A Karate Lesson for Moms)
When my boys took karate, they learned that real strength is for protection, not hurting people—and it reminded me a lot of how we misuse the Bible. Just because Scripture is called a “sword” doesn’t mean we’re supposed to swing it at people. With a little help from Peter’s ear incident, here’s what karate, kids,…
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When Friday Tried to Be Monday
When everything goes wrong — flat tires, sick kids, and broken lights — it’s easy to miss God’s hand at work. Here’s how to see His mercy in the middle of your mess.