We’ve all been there: That moment when you watch in horror as your child begins to scream at the top of his lungs, “No! No more church!” Or, when your daughter sees her father in the procession and makes a beeline for him–nearly tripping the priest in the process. Or, when your toddlerRead More
The 2018 Classics Reading Challenge
If you’ve been around Orthodox Motherhood for any length of time, you know that I love to read. That is a bit of an understatement. I need to read. Reading is one of the top priorities in my life. Why? I believe that reading improves my spiritual, emotional, and intellectual state of life. IRead More
6 Free (Or REALLY Cheap!) Resources to Help You Start 2018 With a Bang
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! I pray that you are enjoying this Christmas season. Our family has been making cookies almost every day–my husband has really gotten into it! We have also played many new games we received at Christmas, played in the snow, and slept in. Basically the perfect week between Christmas and NewRead More
My Goals for 2018
Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution? Did you decide to lose 20 pounds? to quit a bad habit? to create a good one? to write a book? to spend more time with your kids? And what happened? If you’re like the millions of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions eachRead More
How I Did On My Goals for 2017
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I debated calling this post, “My Year of Failure.” Because, boy, does it ever feel like it. As I was reviewing my goals for the year and examining how I did on them, over and over I saw that I had fallen short. That I didn’t make it. That I hadn’t even come close.Read More
