Preach the Gospel to yourself first, then your children

Preach the gospel to yourself first, then your children

Sin.  That heavy, one-syllable word that can feel like a gut punch when we stop and ponder our own. As Christian parents we can jokingly say we’re…


You are not a bad mom

You are not a bad mom

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is…


Intentionally blessing others this Mother’s Day

Intentionally blessing others this Mother’s Day

It’s coming, Moms! The day we’ve been waiting for. The day set aside for mothers to be honored, celebrated, and yes, even a little spoiled. You may…


Accepting help in motherhood

Accepting help in motherhood

I balanced a small box of baby clothes on top of my bump and stretched to reach the remaining box on the floor. “Bethany!” I heard my grandmother’s…


The mundane matters in motherhood

The mundane matters in motherhood

In the Gospel of John, there’s a story about a large crowd following Jesus that becomes hungry (hey moms, sound familiar?). A boy appears with two…


Motherhood grows compassion

Motherhood grows compassion

An upsetting thing has happened to me since becoming a mother almost three years ago, an awakening of sorts. Where I once went about my days mostly…


Four tips to help busy moms be more like Jesus

Four tips to help busy moms be more like Jesus

When I was growing up in France as a missionary kid, we would sometimes host family or friends visiting from the States.  They would often ask if…


3 Everyday family moments that can become faith-filled prayers

3 Everyday family moments that can become faith-filled prayers

I will never forget holding my precious, beautiful daughter in my arms and tearfully confessing to my friend, “I think I’m a bad mom.”  At that…


Five ways to prioritize church as a mom

Five ways to prioritize church as a mom

“For the tenth time, please get your shoes on now!” I yelled toward my two kids from the kitchen. I was attempting to refill my travel mug and get…