Called To Mothering – Page 16 – Equipping Moms To Fulfill The Great Commission At Home

How To Delight In Your Kids Instead Of Deal With Them

May 24, 2018

“It must be so much fun to be her”, my husband said to me.My daughter had been singing her heart out in the shower, like a little girl should. She was completely free of cares and worry.Meanwhile, I was preoccupied with all the things that still needed to get done that evening. My to-do list loomed large in front of me like a giant that stood in ... Read More...

6 Reasons Homeschooling Has Made Me a Better Parent

May 16, 2018

I'm an unlikely homeschooler, if there ever was one. It was not my original intent to homeschool my children, but several years in now, I am a "true believer".There was a time not so long ago when the thought of spending practically all of my waking hours with my children was overwhelming. 5 years ago, I was the mom selling her husband on the idea ... Read More...

5 Easy Ways To Connect With Your Preteen Son

May 4, 2018

I don't know exactly when it happened. It was subtle and gradual, but my relationship with my preteen son has shifted ever so slightly.At 11 he has started to pull away from me a little, and gravitate towards my husband more. I know it won't be long before that soft, smooth face will be sprouting fuzz and the voice that still calls me "Mommy" will ... Read More...

What Reading Methods Have To Do With Biblical Literacy

April 25, 2018

When my son was almost eight, we posed a challenge to him of reading through the entire Bible one chapter at a time. He cruised through the first several books of the Old Testament quickly (even Leviticus!) in his Adventure Bible. Now at 9 1/2, he reads the NLT version each morning on his iPad. This is the same kid they told me might need to be ... Read More...

Why It’s Not Your Job To Make Your Kids Happy

April 13, 2018

The other night, my family and I went out for dinner. In addition to the big screen televisions placed in various positions, my kids were distracted by a boy around 5 or 6 at the next table over who played games on his tablet the whole time.Last Sunday at church, there was an antsy toddler in the row across from ours. My husband went to find him a ... Read More...