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The Problem Isn’t Me; It’s My Ex!

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Not too long ago I scheduled an appointment with my pastor’s wife for some spiritual guidance. I had been struggling emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually and knew I needed someone to intervene. So, I decided I needed to speak to someone for some biblical guidance.

What was supposed to be a one-hour conversation turned into a three-hour mentoring session.

I shared with her how from my perspective, the root of all my problems was my ex (my son’s father)....

How My Toddler taught me the value of Embracing my failures as a Mom!

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Have you ever fought with your child about what to wear or what not to wear?

As a parent, most of us have at some point, or another looked at our kids and said, “You’re not walking out the house with me in that!” Whether you have a teenager, adolescent or toddler, you’ve been there.

This happened to me recently with my toddler. Now, I have this ‘strange’ expectation that when we leave the house, my children should be appropriately dressed for whatever the weath...

3 Ways To Become More Than Just “The Stepmother”

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You may not have known this, but there is a distinct difference between, “This is my dad’s wife,” “This is my Stepmother,” and “This is my Step Mom!”

What do I mean by this?

Sure by marriage you may be considered a stepparent, they may even call you their “Stepmother,” but do you have a meaningful relationship with your stepchildren?

Let me explain.

Growing up, when my mother remarried I had a stepdad, but I never thought to call him that. Strange right?  I r...

Are You My Mother?

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Are you my Mother? This classic children’s book by P.D. Eastman shows a little bird on the hunt for his mother. I feel like some us have this same confusion when it comes to our blended families. Are you the mother? What is motherhood?

There are many ways a stepmom can ‘mother’ and be part of a child’s life. We can love. We can be the cheerleader. We can be the extra set of hands. Some of us are by necessity more hands on. I know from speaking and praying together that...

An Excerpt from 40&7: A Practical Guide To Having Peace During A Custody Battle

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Introduction

 

One of the most mentally and physically exhausting experiences I have had to date was going to court and fighting for nine months for custody of two of my seven children. This process was painful on so many levels. The ugliness and frustration of it all consumed me. Each time I thought it was almost over, some new accusation or threat came up. I was completely discouraged and often wondered, God, where are You? Do You see what’s happening to me? I...

Does Being Spiritually Prepared Really Work in A Court Battle?

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The movie War Room was released by the Kendrick Brothers in 2015. Watching the faith story of the Jordan Family unfold was powerful. We follow a struggling family as they get back on track through the power of prayer. This posed the question in my heart…

Does Being Spiritually Prepared Really Work in A Court Battle?

The movie focused on prayer as a tool to fighting our battles. It was probably the first movie I’ve seen that showed someone struggling spiritually and what they...

How I Learned To Fight with My Spouse and WIN Every Time!

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Have you ever gotten into a disagreement with your spouse and by the end of the conversation you knew that you could have handled things better? And you walked away feeling defeated at times? As you continue to read I want to share with you How I Learned To Fight with My Spouse and WIN Every Time!

Deep down inside you know that the way you argued and the things you said didn’t please God at all. And to be honest, you were a little disappointed in yourself. I’ve been ther...

When You’re Tired of Being A Stepmom, Become A Rebel!

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The world tells me to be bitter and angry, to throw in the towel when the road gets tough. Emotions flare, events happen and the world says fight back! Put your fists up! The world screams loudly for revenge. But I say, “When You’re Tired of Being A Stepmom, Become A Rebel!”

I am a Jesus loving stepmom and the stakes are high. – Emily Jordan, Joyful Stepmom
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I’m not here for revenge, I’m not interested in putting up my fists.  As a Christian, my stepmom jo...

How To Be Intentional With A Child Who Has Lost A Parent

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“All I remember is her suffering…” were the words my daughter (step daughter but that’s my baby) said to me one day as she sat at the kitchen table crying.

This statement caught me completely off guard as none of the events that lead to this moment seemed relevant to the moment. At least not right away. Let me explain.

One day, my daughter came to me concerned about a bump she felt. So we schedule her an appointment and quickly learned that it was something that...

Does God Really Love Single Parents?

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I remembered the first Valentine’s Day without being with my son’s father. I made sure I packed my day with lots of things-to-do so I didn’t have to feel the pain of being a single mother with no valentine on one of my favorite holidays. This past valentine marked the eighth year that I’ve been single on that day and at times, it has been very difficult. As I log into Social Media and look through my news feed, I see several posts from family and friends sharing all the s...