For the Moms is Coming (and it’s gonna be GOOD!)
In speaking with countless new Moms over the years, it became quite obvious that absolutelynothing can prepare you for Motherhood except Motherhood itself! There are so many thoughts and feelings that come along on this ride and oftentimes women feel so ashamed to say, “I need help, I don’t know what I am doing!”. For…
For the Moms – Treasure in Jars of Clay w/ Jen Kosuda
When I started as a mom, I was still stuck on the unattainable ideals of perfectionism. I needed to have things in order all the time, my lists checked off, my plans followed. However, I soon learned that I needed to lean into God’s plan for my life, and that I needed to listen and…
For the Moms – Treasure in Jars of Clay w/ Shanna Ream
I struggle with not giving myself enough grace. Many nights when I lay my head on my pillow, I think about all the things I could have done better that day. The things I could have said differently. The times I lost my patience or was a little too harsh in my words. I often…
For the Moms – Treasure in Jars of Clay w/ Julie Plagens
Strong-willed children are experiential learners. They won’t take what someone says to be true. Instead, they must find out for themselves. Many times, they will challenge every single interaction you have with them, so it is important you reframe questions. Give them choices between two equally acceptable things. “Would you like the apple or the…
For the Moms – Treasure in Jars of Clay w/ Mariah Colemon
When I catch myself fearfully thinking of the future of my boys (or fearfully thinking of anything- for that matter), the Lord brings scriptures to my remembrance that help me in these moments of uncertainty. The scripture 2 Timothy 1:7 states – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power,…
For the Moms – Treasure in Jars of Clay w/ Miriam Matthews, LICSW
When I began to see myself through God’s love, I began to release the shame that I had been holding on to like a heavy rock, that I had been carrying in the palm of my hand all these years. It inhibited me from using my hand to do other things God wanted me to…
For the Moms – Treasure in Jars of Clay w/ Dr. Ashley Nicole
In my mind, I had to do it all, I had to be the end all and I had to know it all. And it was great, for a time. But it was very unrealistic. When my daughter was born and I tried to maintain the delicate balance of home manager while also maintaining my…
For the Moms – Treasure in Jars of Clay w/ Betty Predmore
It is only through knowing Christ and having that ultimate relationship with him that I can rise above those negative feelings (most days) and find hope and promise in my role as a mother. By knowing his word and believing what it says about me, I can trust in my potential and know he has…
For the Moms – Treasure in Jars of Clay w/ Brittany Shields
The entire journey from trying to get pregnant to trying to get through another day of 4 kids under 6 is something I could never have gotten through without Christ. He is my strength, my hope, my endurance, my energy, my Sustainer, Healer, Joy, my Rock. Every day of being a mom goes better when…
For the Moms – Treasure in Jars of Clay w/ Kelly A. Foster
Managing my daughter’s learning disability, dyslexia, has been a journey of uncertainty, education and advocacy. The beginning stage of becoming aware of your child’s learning differences, getting to diagnosis and then acceptance can be quite an experience. For me the beginnings were very confusing. I felt ill prepared. I desired answers and to simply fix…
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