I came across this old picture of my daughter in my Facebook memories. I thought it was so cute that she was wearing her brother’s medieval armor while cuddling her baby doll. I didn’t realize God would later use this image to paint a vivid picture of my role as a mother, and to remind me that I am no ordinary mom. Guess what? Neither are you. As believers, we have weapons available to fight for our children with authority, hope, and confidence. In Ephesians 6:10-18, Paul uses the imagery of a soldier ready for battle and assigns a spiritual…

In Proverbs 4:3-9, King Solomon remembered his father’s words to him: For I too was a son to my father,still tender, and cherished by my mother. Then he taught me, and he said to me,“Take hold of my words with all your heart;keep my commands, and you will live. Get wisdom, get understanding;do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Cherish her, and she will exalt you;embrace…

Have you heard Kari Jobe’s new song, “The Blessing”? Such a beautiful song inspired by Numbers 6:24-26 which reads:  “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Just when you think the song can’t get any better, Kari belts out this powerful declaration: “May His favor be upon you, and a thousand generations. In your family and your children, and their children, and their children.” Doesn’t that sound wonderful? More than anything, I want to pass on…

As moms, it is important to us that our children grasp the truth of who they are in Christ. We know they were created by a loving God who carefully chose their gifts, talents, and abilities because He has a plan and purpose for their lives. But they also have an enemy, and his goal is to kill, steal, and destroy (John 10:10) everything good about them so they don’t accomplish the purpose for which they were created. One of the most effective ways he has discovered to sabotage their future, is by attacking their identity and making them feel…