Top 25 Faith Blogs By Moms: 2 of 8

Why I Started Blogging

I am bi-polar and as part of therapy, I write and I have been writing lots since I was a teen. It's very therapeutic and it only seemed natural to go from my journals to an online diary. Who knew people could relate with what I had to say? I surely didn't!

How Faith Inspires How I Raise My Children

We are an interfaith family so first and foremost they learn what tolerance is (the acceptance that other people can and will believe differently than then and that is their prerogative). Being of an earth-based religion I am inspired to raise my children to really love the Earth, it's their only home and they should care for it as it is a gift from the Divine. And most importantly (for me), having struggled with faith for so many years and finally coming to understand where my faith lies, I feel I am more prepared to educate and lead my children to their path, whatever path that may be.

Three Favorite Posts

1. The Evolution Of The Conference Attendee
2. Defining My Own Pagan Values & Morals
3. Conversation With A 5 Year Old

"A quiet corner to come for a walk of daily beauty, wild grace, messy joy. Just an invitation to slow to see the sacred in the chaos, the Cross in the clothespin, the flame in the bush. An everyday holy experience... because all of life flames with God."

Why I Started Blogging

I have always loved to write even as a small child — I would write short poems and fictional stories, creative writing has always been a wonderful outlet for me. As I got older I became a Christian and the Lord blessed us with eight beautiful children (yes, that's right, I said eight!). As I grew as a new mother, I learned that motherhood did not have to be drudgery as I have been taught throughout my life — but in fact it was a noble role, a high calling — one that could impact generations for the glory of God. This was a powerful truth for me that changed my life! I knew I wanted to write to encourage other women and mothers. I knew if I could just help to change one life through my writing — just one, it would all be worth it.

How Faith Inspires How I Raise My Children

As a Christian my faith has inspired and impacted every decision I make each day with every single one of my children. We teach them the Bible, to love and to serve God and their community and to share the gospel.  Discipling and shepherding is a priority to us — we are definitely not perfect parents, but in our weaknesses we trust the Lord to fill in all the gaps.

Three Favorite Posts

1. A Wise Mother Guards Her Time
2. Contentment in the Palace
3. The High Calling