Find the Scripture Writing and Bible Study at MomStrongInternational.com ! Scriptures Mentioned Mark 10:6-9 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 Romans 12:9-10 Mark 12:29-31 More Like this on The Busy Mom Coming Out: One Women’s Journey Out of the Gay Lifestyle Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3...
The tactics of the enemy have changed, and a blindness has fallen over the world. Our children are caught in the crossfire of a generation that is in cultural and spiritual crisis. The battle is real and it looks different, but God does not change! You can ask Him to help you untangle the confusion within your child. The caveat is that we must not miss the opportunity to bathe our truth in love. Find the Scripture Writing and Bible Study at MomStrongInternational.com ! Scriptures in Podcast Prov...
There is a blessing in obedience, and we’re called to train up our children in the ways of the Lord. Let’s offer our children a cool drink of water from the Word of God and then entrust them to the Lord! Find the Scripture Writing and Bible Study at MomStrongInternational.com ! Scriptures mentioned in Podcast Deuteronomy 6:6 Judges 2:10-12...
Are you weary? It’s no wonder. Today’s moms are busier than ever. We’re signing our kids up for everything from athletics to music and the arts. In truth, most moms I’ve met in recent years are exhausted, worn out women who admit to feeling “guilty” if they don’t provide their children with every imaginable opportunity. These well-meaning moms are running from sun-up to sun-down, often sacrificing their own personal margin and time with the Lord, leaving them weary and disillusioned. We’re just....
We’re dealing with more lies in this generation than in the past sixty years—and it’s time to put this one to bed for good. You’re more than “just a mom.” You’re more than “ordinary.” You’re ordained for the kingdom purpose of raising your children to follow God. Scriptures Deuteronomy 6:6 Luke 6:40 Read the Blog Post that Goes Along with this Podcast! End of Year Giving? Invest in the gospel and support Firmly Planted...
I have my friend Alexandra Kuykendall on with me today and we’re talking more about enjoying Christmas for what it is, learning to relish what is right in front of us and focusing on what really matters. Less is truly more in this season! You can read more about Alexandra Kuykendall’s experiment to put an end to the holiday madness in her new book Loving My Actual Christmas: An Experiment in Relishing the Season . A trusted voice in mothering circles, Alex speaks to women around the world about ...
Today I’m talking you down out of your Christmas tree, and we’re planning a Christmas with just some very simple traditions this year. Let’s do a simple Christmas together! Mentioned in Podcast Revelation 12:9 7 Ways Satan is Trying to Sabotage Your Christmas from Crosswalk.com Announcing IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, where each day from December 26th to January 6th, you will have an opportunity to claim a free gift from IEW! Register at IEW.com/Christmas2017 ....
I suspect my one listener who sent me this question isn’t the only mom trying to do a quiet time with a noisy family, so today, I’m talking through strategies to do more than just “get it done.” It’s possible to actually enjoy having a quiet time if you have noisy little people who seem like all they do is mess it up. Listen in! Podcast Sponsor Announcing IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, where each day from December 26th to January 6th, you will have an opportunity to claim a free gift fro...
Children are arrows in the hands of a warrior, and we want those arrows to fly true. It’s easier for them to stick close, but the truth is that they are created to fly. Let’s learn how we can point our arrows in the right direction. More Like This From the Busy Mom Dare to Be A Daniel – Talking to Your Kids About Standing for the Lord – This is startlingly new territory for parents: explaining why a man is being celebrated as a woman on the cover of a magazine is not something we’re used to talk...
When we truly realize that God is fighting the battle for us, there is rest there. We have been given authority to engage in the battle in the name of God’s son. We are destined to win, but we need to have a strategy! We’re talking about 7 points to fight the battle today. Scriptures James 4:7 Jude 1:8-9 James 1 1 Peter 5:8 Galatians 6:9 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 Psalm 149 Psalm 145 More Like This From The Busy Mom A Spiritual Battle Dare to be a Daniel: Talking to Your Kids About Standing for the Lo...
Today’s Mailbox Monday! And today I’m answering a question about what we should let our kids watch on tv, and why. This is something that comes up almost every day, so it’s a topic you don’t want to miss! Podcast Sponsor Announcing IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, where each day from December 26th to January 6th, you will have an opportunity to claim a free gift from IEW! Register at IEW.com/Christmas2017 . Scriptures Mentioned * 3 John 1:11 * Psalm 101:3 * Ephesians 5:4 * Colossians 2:8 *...
Join me today for a truly refreshing visit with my friend Asheritah as we visit about her search for joy in Christmas. She’s sharing her journey toward joy in Jesus and a secret just between us. 😉 This is one you don’t want to miss. Asheritah Ciuciu is a writer, speaker, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries–an online community of women who find joy in Jesus through creative spiritual disciplines. She’s also the author of Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction (Moody, January 20...
We’re looking for satisfaction in people, careers, politics, money and a laundry list of more things. Unfortunately, that exhausting search will always come up empty, because its not what we’re designed for. We are created to find satisfaction in only one place, and that’s what we’re talking about today. Mentioned in Podcast Psalm 107 More Like This from The Busy Mom The Danger of Entitlement and How to Avoid It – Part 1 and Part 2...
We’re answering a reader question today, and this time we’re talking about media preferences and marriage. What do we do when we disagree? Just like we always do, let’s see what the Bible says about it! Mentioned in Podcast Philippians 4 Plugged In Online Review
There is so much happening in the news right centering around the sexual misconduct of public figures, from news organizations to government. It’s curious to me how outraged we are by one kind of sexual sin—and how we promote other kinds. In Psalm 1, we learn about the life God blesses. God repeatedly warns us about the consequences of sexual sin in His Word. We dare not fall into the trap of culturally correct Christianity. God says that ALL sexual activity outside the bounds of heterosexual, m...
My friend Wendy Brunner is back to talk about re-writing your parenting conversations. If you have something you’re saying and it’s not working, say something else! Right? It’s not as hard as it seems, especially with all Wendy’s wisdom here. Join us! Wendy Speake and Amber Lia co-authored the popular parenting book Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses in 2016, followed by the Triggers Study Guide later that year. Most recently the two released their follow...
Heidi is visiting with Wendy Brunner today about Parenting Scripts , a helpful book that will help you plan ahead and learn to react with more self-control when you’re tempted to blow up. Wendy Speake and Amber Lia co-authored the popular parenting book Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses in 2016, followed by the Triggers Study Guide later that year. Most recently the two released their follow-up book, Parenting Scripts . Join their private Facebook group ...
In our world today, power, strength and greatness are definitely what our culture has decided are worth fighting for. Yet in God’s economy, we’re told that weakness is where we find our reward. Join me as we figure this one out. Scriptures 2 Corinthians 12: 1-10 Ephesians 3:20-21 Mentioned in the Podcast New Morning Mercie s by Paul David Tripp Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren’t enough. Offering more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling aut...
This world is a really dark place, and it can be hard to keep your chin up – even if you don’t watch the news every day! But we have the answer already, and it’s not circumstances, a president, or a gift you can buy. Today we’re going to talk about our only hope, the best hope – JESUS! Scriptures Psalm 42 Romans 8:22 Email podcast@thebusymom.com if you’re interested in bringing a MomStrong conference to your church! More Like this From The Busy Mom Hope in Our Heartache Hope Floats...
Last week, I answered a question from a reader about breastfeeding in public. What I wanted to do was to get to the root of a fruit which gives license to disregard the thoughts and feelings of others. I wanted to open a dialogue about the old-fashioned idea of putting others first—and instead, I hit a nerve that tells me we have a very real problem as women—one that’s worth talking about. This is not about breastfeeding. I have breastfed all seven of my sweet babies. I’ve nursed them in public—...
We’re talking about our attitudes again, and today we’re talking about scoffing, scorning, and sarcasm. Hmmm… it may seem like it’s just a little jab, but is it really? Scriptures Psalm 1 Proverbs 14:6 Proverbs 9:12 Proverbs 22:10 More Like this from The Busy Mom Don’t Make Me Come Up There—And Other Things I Yelled Last Week Joy: The Serious Business of Heaven...
We tell our kids all the time to check their attitudes, right? But in some seasons, I think we forget that we need to be checking our own. Our attitude can effect our relationships with everyone we meet, and we can make the choice to use it for building up or tearing down. What’s your attitude, and how is it affecting you today? Scriptures Proverbs 14:17 Psalm 37:8 Proverbs 19:11 More Like this from The Busy Mom Don’t Make Me Come Up There—And Other Things I Yelled Last Week Joy: The Serious Bus...
Heidi’s voice is still in and out, so we’re pulling out all the favorites around here! It’s never out of place to talk about the authority of scripture and how much security it offers when we choose to trust it. Let’s rest in what the Word tells us today! Scriptures Mentioned in Podcast Luke 16:17 Joshua 1:8 Proverbs 3:5-6 Resources Firmly Planted Family™ is dedicated to encouraging and building strong, Christ-centered families who are “firmly planted” in the rich soil of God’s Word. FPF publish...
Did you know that you have been given influence in the lives of those around you? It’s true! God’s Word says that we are “the fragrance” of Christ! 2 Corinthians 2:15 Listen in and discover why being an ambassador for Christ should influence every area of your life, starting with your children. 15 For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” 2 Corinthians 2:15 More info about these and all of Heidi’s 2018 events here!...
Psalm 119 – Read with me! More like this from The Busy Mom Dare to Be a Daniel: Talking to Your Kids About Standing for The Lord – This is startlingly new territory for parents: explaining why a man is being celebrated as a woman on the cover of a magazine is not something we’re used to talking about. Here’s the thing: If we don’t set a place for the truth of Scripture at the table of our children’s hearts, the world will set out a feast all it’s own. What Are We Like When No One Else is Watchin...
With terrible things happening in our country, it makes sense to be fearful. But how do I live without being gripped by that fear? As we weep with those who weep and mourn with those who mourn, let’s talk about how we keep moving without fear. More Like this From The Busy Mom Hope in the Place of Fear – Podcast – For Paris and the Rest of Us Shepherding your Children Through Fear Are you Ready to Run Into the Roar? -It’s so natural to choose what’s easy for us, but so often it’s not what’s best....
I’ve been sick for a week, so we’re revisiting this one today: Are we growing in our walk with God? Today, we’re talking about a “big” word … sanctification. It’s a big word that means a simple thing: grow. Grow. As Christians, we’re called to live set apart lives—no matter who’s watching. Resources for today’s podcast: Victory in Spiritual Warfare: Outfitting Yourself for the Battle Dr. Tony Evans, one of the most respected church leaders in the country, is the founder and senior pastor of Oak ...
From the Archives: Knowing that we can’t give our kids what we don’t have, we certainly can’t lead them through fear unless we are adept at trusting the Lord ourselves. Let’s take a look back at what this looks like today. Scripture Focus Proverbs 3:19-26 Resources Fearless Necklaces! My Favorite Journaling Bible Wisdom for Parents: A Daily Devotional from the Book of Proverbs Hope in Place of Fear – for Paris and the Rest of Us (Related Podcast) Storm: Hearing Jesus for the Times We Live In...
Mailbox Monday is about how we’re to live in the world and not of it… shouldn’t I put my kids in school? And is Halloween really that bad? Listen in! Scripture Romans 14 Matthew 5:2-13 More Like this From The Busy Mom Halloween Hangups
It can be said that unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the one who wronged you to die. It may feel a lot easier to hold a grudge than it is to forgive someone who has wronged you, but in the long run, you will be robbed of joy, peace, and likely much more. Let’s talk today about the process of forgiveness and the power it has in our lives! Scripture – Ephesians 4 Search for Significance – Robert McGee’s best-selling book has helped millions of readers learn how to be free to enj...
