There will be no walking across a stage to receive a diploma. This honorary degree in the field of motherhood was bestowed on me in 1981 (the nine months before my first son was born counts!) and t…
I dote. I hover. I spoil. I worry. I pray. I browse through old photo albums just to relive their childhood. I sometimes sit in their empty room, trying to hear that instrument play just one more t…
If you give a Mom a minute, she might just take a breath. And though she could spend it on herself, she will probably do laundry. If you give a Mom a minute, She might just take a bath, but she wil…
Time flies after giving birth and all the sleepless nights of having a newborn child. Now, maybe you are wondering what comes next after changing diapers. First-time parents may also wonder how or what they should teach their children as they grow up. One of the crucial roles of parenting...
Bible verses offer solace and hope, comforting the heart of a grieving mother with the assurance of God's presence and love. Image: Claudia Wolff | UnsplashWhen we are at our lowest, and nothing seems to help, it is typically the words of Scripture that bring us peace and hope. The...
After all the merriment of your wedding, here comes becoming a parent. Suddenly, you and your spouse felt like the world turned upside down. With all the responsibilities and tasks you need to accomplish daily, you already forgot how to have fun.When was the last time you laughed with your...
Am I being a good mother? Are my efforts reasonable enough?Have you ever asked these questions to yourself? As mothers, we sometimes feel that others are better than us, and we call it mom’s guilt.It is the feeling we feel when we worry about what we do as mothers. Also,...
Moms are the best. Mothers love us unconditionally and support us through thick and thin. Moreover, they always know how to make us feel better. So, on their birthday, it’s only right that we show them how much we love and appreciate them. This article is a collection of happy birthday mom quotes that will
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Take a moment today and thank the mom in your life. Here are a few notable Bible verses that honor mom that will hopefully help you realize just how important she is to you and your family:
This is the single week of the year in which we celebrate the calling and the cause of motherhood. We salute all types of moms this week … biological moms, adoptive moms, foster moms, grandmoms and empty nest moms.
This is a personal note to a woman I know who feels she has been a lousy mother. For those times when you feel you blew it with your kids—yelled at them, didn’t listen, accidentally played fa…
As a Christian mother, it can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that we have made mistakes in our parenting journey. We may reflect on our past decisions, regrets and wish we could have done things differently. However, it’s important to remember that we are only human and that forgiveness is always possible.
Motherhood thrusts us into a spin cycle of guilt. No matter how hard we try, we can’t seem to get this important role right, feeding an undercurrent of discouragement, disappointment, and despair. But what if mom guilt were a gift instead of a curse? What if God would use it to build something beautiful in you and your family?
Mother-daughter relationship movies are a popular genre in film that delves into the unique and complex bond between a mother and her daughter(s). These movies can take many forms. From lighthearted comedies to intense dramas, they all focus on exploring the nuances of this important relationship. The generation gap between moms and their offspring is
A mother’s love for her kid is sometimes called “a mother’s sacrifice” since it is so selfless and unrequited. For a woman, caring for her child always comes first, even if it means sacrificing her comfort or happiness. There are various ways in which mothers sacrifice for their children. That includes giving up paid employment
If you feel like a failure or maybe just need an encouraging boost, listen in this week we unpack ten of the lies moms believe with 10 truths to replace those lies. Mommy Mindset: The Myths of Motherhood, part 1 will be continued next week.
Can you imagine motherhood without God? If He does not sustain me, I do not think I could enjoy motherhood. Behind the rewarding feeling of giving birth and becoming a mother, we cannot deny that sometimes we want to escape motherhood for at least a day or an hour. When I was in the hospital
If a wife lost her husband, we call them a widow. But, we do not have a word if a mother loses her child. They say it is because no one could define the pain of a mother’s grief for her child. When we celebrate Mother’s Day, we expect kids to give presents to their