Our giving got away from us this last year for the first time in our married life. I still get a pang in my heart about it. Since Mark and I married we have always been very purposeful about giving a set percentage, and more if needed, of our gross income to church, several non-profits, missionaries and individuals in need. We gave last year but not at the level I would have liked. The year just got away from…
The drama began last Friday. I was up before dawn to hit the highway for a 25 minutes trek to fetch 36 different kinds of donuts from Nicola’s — they’re worth it. The purpose was to surprise the Family First team because iMOM hit 1,000,000 unique visitors in the month of January. As I drove, I was tuned into the JOY fm. I love Carmen the comedic radio host and soon became caught up in her dress drama. She was invited…
#1 Give Generously Who needs my money more than I do? Inspiration: I Like Car #2 Ruthlessly Prioritize What single thing should I be doing in this moment? Inspiration: Marissa Mayer, CEO Yahoo #3 Comfort, Connect, Cook Make my kitchen a haven for my family, friends, strangers. Inspiration: Jane Delaney, Founder of eMeals #4 Pursue Every Open Door What opportunity has God placed before me? Inspiration: The Cardiac Arrest #5 Rest Work all week; savor Sunday. Inspiration: Fresh Air by…
As the Director of iMOM, I have the privilege of seeing firsthand how God enables our work. It is our desire to serve moms and promote the unique position of motherhood. Quite simply we want to help moms to be the best they can be at raising their children. That is our desire, but to help you, as a mom, we must find favor with you. We must be a trusted, timely resource so that when you need inspiration and…
Indeed, Christmas does not come from a store. Christmas comes from Christ. Gifts come from a store. THE gift–Christ–comes from God. Gifts give a fleeting joy and leave you hungry for more. Christ gives unending joy and triples the size of your heart. “And what happened then…? Well…in Who-ville they say that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day! And then the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches… plus two.” …
Is your family a little too involved in the receiving instead of giving at Christmas? Light ‘Em Up is a great way to get the whole family involved in giving back and saying “Thank You” this year. Experience the joy of giving with your kids this holiday season! How excited are you? Here is more information Light Em Up! Tell me how you and your family plan on lighting up your community. …
Has your family started Light Em Up yet? It has been great seeing families really get into Light ‘Em Up this year! I have been watching Lil Light O’Mine and iMOM Facebook pages, Instagram, and Twitter so I don’t miss a single light up! Do you still need some inspiration? Here are some pictures from all across the United States. Keep up the great work! Don’t forget to upload your images on Facebook and tag @iMOM or hashtag #lightemup12 on…