Watch “Children Are a Blessing” for Free During the Month of April!

Jennifer McBride | April 17, 2012

Join the Moore family in this timely documentary as they briefly expose the evil history of the birth control movement on the 50th anniversary of “the pill.”  Listen as they transparently share their testimony of how God, in His grace and mercy, opened their eyes in spite of their own sinful beginning. Be encouraged as they [...]

Fetal Cells Cross Placenta, Stay With Pregnant Mom for Life

Jennifer McBride | December 14, 2011

Another amazing study on the benefits of pregnancy:
According to Krulwich there is increasing evidence that “when a woman has a baby, she gets not just a son or daughter, [but] an army of protective cells – gifts from her children that will stay inside her and defend her for the rest of her life.”
Some interesting [...]

Large families ‘protect’ mother’s health

Jennifer McBride | November 28, 2011

This interesting study helps fight the myth that having babies is bad for women:
Research involving 1300 women in California suggested those who had four or more children were one third less likely to due from cardiovascular disease. The majority of the effect seemed to result from the prevention of stroke, as mothers of large families [...]

The “Kingdom Choice” of Raising Children

Jennifer McBride | November 14, 2011

Words of wisdom from Kelly Crawford over at Generation Cedar:
When Christians stop being “Kingdom-minded”, they stop making Kingdom choices. Choices like devoting a life to raising the next generation to love God, to honor authority and to live wisely. The very church of Christ has so degraded the blessing of children (and thus minimized a mother’s [...]

Quote of the Week ~ Oct. 29, 2011

Jennifer McBride | October 29, 2011

“O dear mothers, you have a very sacred trust reposed in you by God! He hath in effect said to you, “Take this child and nurse it for Me, and I will give thee thy wages.” You are called to equip the future man of God, that he may be thoroughly furnished unto every good [...]

Ouch… a Painful Look in the Mirror

Jennifer McBride | October 24, 2011

A convicting read over at Raising Homemakers:
What is my own attitude telling them that I really believe at this moment? That my Jesus isn’t big enough to calm the storm in my own heart, to empower me with self-control to hold my tongue and watch my temper? That being interrupted to have to train and discipline is [...]

The Kingdom of Home

Jennifer McBride | October 10, 2011

Encouraging words of wisdom from Sally Clarkson:
So, the starting point is to see our domain as a Kingdom. We are the queens who rule over our domain. We are the authorities who will determine, to a great deal, the provision of those in our kingdom, the character, the hope and confidence and success as we [...]

Motherhood is Application

Jennifer McBride | October 10, 2011

Excellent insight from Rachel Jankovic:
The good news is, you don’t need to have been through some elite mother’s training camp to apply the gospel in your life. You need to believe. Trust God, give thanks. Laugh. Believe — and that will feed your children. Rest in God, and your children will learn to. Extend God’s [...]

Calling ALL Older Women

Jennifer McBride | August 15, 2011

More from Sarah Mae:
Older women, we need you! We need you to come alongside us to teach us and to help us. Many women feel like they are drowning – can you lend a hand? Is there a mom of little ones in your church or neighborhood you can help? How about a family member? [...]

THOSE Mornings…days…weeks…months…

Jennifer McBride | August 15, 2011

From Sarah Mae at Like a Warm Cup of Coffee
It is okay to feel overwhelmed and crazy sometimes, because that’s just life (and life with little ones sure brings out the ugly in this mama’s heart). It’s not okay to act as though they are the problem; my sweet babies who were born with a [...]