Would you like to bring a Mom and Loving It Conference to your area? Give us a shout!
February 27, 2010 - Stephenville, TX
Contact: Lauren Saxon
March 12-13, 2010 - Normal, IL
Hearts at Home
National Conference
March 16, 2010 - Indpls,IN
College Park Church
2606 W 96th St. P: 317.875.0282
Contact: Charlotte Helton
August 28, 2010 - Monroe, LA
"It's a Mom Thing" - more info coming soon!
November 12-13, 2010 - Rochester, MN
Hearts at Home
North Central Conference
Stonebriar Community Church, Frisco TX
It's a Mom Thing Conference, Monroe, LA
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA
NorthPointe Community Church, Alpharetta, GA
Focus on the Family Staff Devotional
plus many more!
Since we've got "love" on the mind, it's a good time to face the facts:
Marriage is hard!
We go into it googly-eyed, and wake up disgusted, at times, with our mates, and at other times frustrated with ourselves for how we are treating our beloved! I remember the disappointment I felt when I realized I wasn't the perfect wife - and often I was the opposite! I was (am) so selfish! Then, I read Matt. 19:12b (the Message) and it transformed my guilt.
"...if you're capable of growing into the largeness of marriage, do it."
That might not look like something that should free me from my guilt, but I noticed that it said "grow into." That means we're not supposed to have all the answers when we say "I do." We're going to be learning and growing into this large thing called "marriage" until one of us "checks out." Aaaah...You aren't supposed to know it all - and here is the kicker - neither is your spouse. So go easy on each other. You're still learning.
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Mom and Loving It Ministries!
Love Is In the Air...
When moms aren't exhausted, we are some of the most creative humans! Do you have any fun, inspiring, ingenious, original, or inexpensive Valentine ideas? Does your family have a tradition like giving candy in the same box every year or wearing red all day on the 14th?
We would love to hear about them. We are collecting ideas hoping to one day compile a book for moms filled with great ideas and traditions for the holidays. If you don’t mind us using your idea, please email us. Thanks to all you "love-bugs!!" Check out the "Junk Drawer" below for an inexpensive, but very thoughtful Valentine Idea. (Thanks Theresa!)
Share some love with a group of moms in your area by holding a "Mom and Loving It" conference or book study.
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For some mom encouragement, consider our books or music great for individual or a group study with other moms.
We look forward to hearing from you!
And please, feel free to contact us from the "Your Turn" menu—just to talk or to get information about hosting a Mom and Loving It! conference in your area.
Valentine's Made Simple and Inexpensive
1. Buy a bag of Hershey Kisses and Hershey Hugs.
2. Make a trail from the door and to the shower with the Kisses.
3. In the shower leave a bowl of Hugs with this card:
"Now that I've kissed the ground you walk on
and showered you with hugs, Happy Valentine's!"
5 Ways to Grow Deep Roots in Your Kids
- Spend time with them at night. Seems kids are more open to talk at bedtime no matter their age.
- Eat dinner together as much as possible.
- Read and discuss a short section of scripture.
- Help kids handle relational issues by getting them to think about how the other person feels, or because Jesus is our model, decide what He would do in this situation.
- Have fun with your kids. Laugh with (not at) them. Wrestle, tickle, snuggle - play.
By incorporating simple things like the ideas above, you are giving your children the foundation of confidence they need to stand when things get tough.
For more on this subject look at our blog Wind-Blown Weeds or Deep-Rooted Trees.
Praying Daily for Your Children Calendar
Remember...It works best on the wall by your potty!
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...has given me back my sanity! —Laurie :)
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