Love your God. Love your neighbor. Love yourself.
I just spent the winter hibernating after opening a business and closing it within six months. Ma Spa had fulfilled my dream to host mothers in a lovely space, to teach biblical principles about family, and to promote self-care. Christian Moms want to apply the Bible to family life, and we typically put ourselves last on... Continue Reading →
If you feel like being a mother is the hardest job on the planet, you’re right. The small daily burdens and emergencies that come with nurturing human life make mothering hard, but so do two other realities you may not have considered before. Today, we'll address #1: YOUTH Many women become moms in their late... Continue Reading →
Have you ever stopped to think that your snotty-nosed toddler will be a mom or dad someday? Your daughter is going to be a mommy, an employee, or a wife. Your son is going to be somebody's husband, colleague, or neighbor. It's hard to imagine, I know. When our children are little, we focus on the immediate toddler milestones like walking and potty training. But we... Continue Reading →
Every great team circles up for a pep talk and families are no different. If we want to raise children who understand and embody what we value, we have to set aside time to talk about those values consistently. Like good coaches, we need to offer guidance, correction, and inspiration so the family team feels... Continue Reading →
I sat behind a woman at church recently whose sweater was inside out. It was a striped hip-length cardigan. Kinda wrinkled, but cute. When I noticed that glaring white tag announcing the haste with which she dressed that morning, my first thought was to tap her on the shoulder and let her know. Then I caught myself, "Don't be... Continue Reading →
When you're in the trenches with toddlers, it's hard to imagine that your hard work as a mother is going to pay off. I understand the mystery, stress, and fear of the future that may grip your heart. You want to be good mom. No. You want to be a great mom. A godly mom. You... Continue Reading →
Mary Butler Coleman 