Mother's Day

For those of us who have lost our moms, Mother’s Day can be a sad day; especially if we focus on what we’ve lost rather than remembering all we’ve gained from their influence.  So, when Mother’s Day comes around, rather than concentrate on loss, we can choose to celebrate our mother’s lives in ways they would have appreciated.

Here are 10 ways to honor your mother’s memory on Mother’s Day....

“Fixer Upper” star Joanna Gaines has a message for moms this Mother’s Day: “You are enough.”

for King & Country's Joel and Luke Smallbone have dedicated this song to their "Mum", for all her sacrifices and hard work, to ensure that her kids - Joel, Luke, as well as sister Rebecca St. James - could have a better life. 
This one's for you, Mum!!
Grab your tissues!

After singing at church, this family’s car was destroyed by a drunk driver. Miraculously, all family members survived.
See how God picked this family back up and saw them through healing and doubt, to give them a life-changing ministry to others.

In the midst of all we do as mommies, so many of us simply end the day feeling average. We carry around a gnawing feeling that we don’t measure up, we didn’t do enough, and we’re failing at this thing called motherhood. If you find yourself in a similar place, be encouraged!

Here are 10 reasons why you will always be so much more than an average mom.

Do you ever find yourself thinking What did I do wrong?  Many of our insecurities about parenting surface because we find ourselves in a situation that is new or different, or that we haven't yet walked through.

So here's some perspective to help give you some confidence to get through....

Let's be honest. When I think of worship, I don't think of diapers. I think of time in church singing songs, lifting hands, “amen-ing” and applauding through a solid worship set.

I don't think of laundry and dirty diapers.

If you've ever thought What if I'm not getting this right? you are not alone. Every mom has wondered, at one time or another, if we’re up for this task of mothering or if we're just messing up our kids.

Here are 4 concrete steps you can take to get more confidence to be a great mother.

Here are 7 essential phrases sons need to hear from their moms to feel valued and capable later in life.

When the scent of fresh blooms begins to fill the air, it’s a sure sign that spring has sprung. It’s the perfect time of year to gather loved ones for a leisurely meal, then linger over dessert as you enjoy this season of refreshment.  Try these creamy, homemade Blueberry Key Lime Cheesecake Bars!

Jasmine Murray ("Fearless") has released a tender song, dedicated with love to her mother.  Jasmine's mother navigated her family through some tough times.

We hope this video of "While You Were Holding Me" is a blessing to all the moms out there!

Ever have those days?  The kids, the job, what to have for supper, the dog needs a bath, bills to pay, etc. - well so has Francesca Battistelli!

In honor of all the Moms out there, for Mother's Day, Francesca gives us a clue as to how to keep it all together in this delightful music video!