by missionalmotherhood | Mar 20, 2020 | Parenting
by Jenny Stricklin It’s 6:02 am. I’m still under the covers in that place between wakefulness and dreams. My mind casually searches for information to find my bearings… What day is it? What’s on my to-do list? Is anyone else awake yet? I need coffee. And then I...
by missionalmotherhood | Nov 4, 2019 | Intimacy with God, Parenting
By Ashley Veneman I called out, “You can do hard things!” My five-year-old stood on top of the highest point in the rock climbing gym looking down with determination. “Just jump,” I called out. She looked out in front of her, put her arms in the air, and leapt forward...
by missionalmotherhood | Oct 28, 2019 | Parenting
By Donna Gaines I am not a naturally neat or organized person. I like things clean but can overlook clutter and piles…until I can’t. Do you know what I mean? When you spend more time looking for something than actually using the item, you need some intervention. So...
by missionalmotherhood | Oct 21, 2019 | Intimacy with God, Parenting
by Alli Hill “Dear God, please fill daddy with your Spirit and give him the words to say.” Our six and four year olds pray something along those lines twice every Sunday during our mile-long drive to church. Even our curly-headed two year old rambles off something...
by missionalmotherhood | Sep 9, 2019 | Intimacy with God, Parenting
By Stephanie Blackiston As I enter into another school season with my 8 children, life is full of endless behind-the-scenes tasks. Filling out paperwork, driving to different appointments, packing lunches, filling backpacks, looking for shoes, helping with homework,...
by missionalmotherhood | Sep 3, 2019 | Hospitality, Parenting
By Ashley Anthony What is a mother’s biggest fear?? I think most moms would agree with, “Am I wrecking my kids? Am I literally messing this all up?” So many times this fear has swept over my mind as I have parented my three kiddos. This fear thought comes to mind...
