Staying thankful is humanly impossible. However, God instructs his children to be thankful in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Few days ago, I almost stepped into the danger zone of murmur (Philippians 2:14). In the middle of little messes, it is easy to forget how blessed we are. Thankfully, I was able to count my […]
Author: Temi Michael-O
Thank You For Your Service!
It is Veterans Day here in the United States. To all military veterans, thank you for your service! Your fight for freedom will not be in vain. I consider it a great honor to have served in the United States Army. Although I enlisted to serve because of the benefits, my purpose changed once I was […]
Reflection: The Army Values
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Still in the spirit of celebrating veterans. This post was inspired by my husband while reflecting on a military documentary we watched, No Greater Love. My time in the military was filled with more ups than downs. I learned to value the civilian life, humility and the power of community.…
The Third Trimester
The third trimester marks the final stage of pregnancy. The excitement to see the baby is usually stronger. Excitement, a bigger baby bump, and pressure on the pelvic bone can make one tired of being pregnant.. The baby is almost here, but the day and time are unknown for many mothers without a scheduled cesarean […]
The Middle Finger
Recently, I gave someone the middle finger. My family slowed down while entering a circle or round about, as a courtesy to allow another driver pass through. The driver behind us honked at us within seconds. I found it irritating. I turned around to look at the honking driver and she gave me the middle […]
2nd Blog Anniversary
Christian Mommas is two years old!! God has indeed been faithful to us. Thank you all for being a part of the Christian Mommas community. God’s grace, passion for the salvation of souls and mental wellness, your prayers and encouragement have kept us going. I love you all! Being consistent in blogging has taught me […]
New Month, Renewed Hope
It is a beautiful day to be alive! The God of the universe is still on the throne. He is sovereign. The God of all seasons is my father, your father, our father…How cool! What a privilege! I stopped by to share this amazing praise and worship song. Have a blessed Sunday and hope filled […]
Sensitization
Recently, I stumbled on a movie ad and the word ‘sensitization’ was impressed on my heart. Within a minute, I could see how our little ones are being conditioned to accept witchcraft and unbiblical ideologies. I saw everything God hates being subtly normalized through entertainment. Sensitization refers to a change in emotional, neurological, and behavioral […]
U.S. Elections 2020
As we exercise the right to vote for the future of our children in the United States- born and unborn, let’s mind the state of our heart and attitude towards those whose beliefs and perspectives about the upcoming election differ from ours. Do you cringe when you see President Trump or former Vice President, Joe […]
Covid-19:Testimony and Spiritual Lessons
Hello friends, Check out the devotionals I wrote about beating Covid-19 while pregnant. I learned a lot and grew in faith during my recovery process. My momentary trial has worked and is working for a far greater good. Be blessed as you read! But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for […]
Halloween
Dear friends, What are your plans for Halloween night? Doing something or nothing? Do you feel pressured to participate in Halloween? How can we peacefully say “yes” or “no” to our children’s complicated requests this Halloween and everyday? Find out in the 3-Day Hallow Him devotional I wrote and please share your thoughts in the […]
Thoughts on Parenting 101
For the first 3 to 4 years of life, little children predominantly function with their right brain (more emotional side of the brain). It takes a while for the left brain (more logical side of the brain) to catch up and start communicating with the right brain. For this reason, little children predominantly live based […]
Does God Understand?
For the first 3 to 4 years of life, humans predominantly function with their right brain (more emotional side of the brain). It takes a while for the left brain (more logical and reasoning side of the brain) to catch up and start communicating with the right brain. For this reason, little children predominantly live […]
Grieving Hearts
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. This serves as a reminder for us to be mindful when comforting grieving parents. I do not know what it feels like to lose a child; I only know there is a God in heaven who understands grief, pain, shame, and every feeling that may come with […]
Mom Guilt
Like one who has lost her soul, I ran away from the one I love. I just could not take it anymore. My body wanted to rest, but a little human was in the way. So, off to the closet I went with my blanket. The quiet and freedom from the needs of another human […]
The Word of God
As we go about the week, let us remember to place God’s Word before our eyes and in our hearts. The Bible, God’s Word is our guide. We cannot live a purposeful and love filled life without studying the Word. We should never forget that some people laid down their lives in order for us […]
Covid-19 and Breast-milk
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As mothers, we have the wonderful privilege of being our children’s first line of defense against diseases. According to an article on baby’s immune system development , “Antibodies are passed from mother to baby through the?placenta?during the last?three months of pregnancy. This gives the baby some protection when they are…
Offense…
Have you being feeling offended lately? I have. Every time I see individuals or groups advocate for policies that are detrimental to the lives of children and the family unit, I have found myself feeling irritated with strong negative emotions towards those people. I found relief after speaking out about my struggle and I allowed […]
The Voice of God
This song- “The Voice of God” reminds me that God speaks and He does not make it difficult for us to hear. We just need to listen. I can remember feeling uncertain about a situation few months ago, then the little one suddenly started singing “standing on the promises of God”. That was the first […]
Constipation Lesson
Constipation seems to be common in early childhood because many children do not like to drink water or eat a balanced diet. Parents like myself have to figure out ways to keep our little ones hydrated and ensure they eat a balanced diet. Watching a constipated child try to have a bowel movement is not […]
Happy Independence Day Nigeria!
Happy Independence day to every Nigerian in this community! We have some amazing Christian Mommas community members from Nigeria. Thank you for following this blog. Nigeria is my country of birth, so I will join the Independence Day celebration. Nigeria has one of the most powerful national anthems. Check it out! Arise, O Compatriots,Nigeria’s call […]
God of All Seasons!
Goodness! October is here. I am excited to see more golden, brownish, yellowish, and red leaves. The colors of Fall have a special place in my heart. What do you like about Fall or Autumn? The pandemic may have changed a lot about how we do life, but it could not change seasons. This is […]
Hypocrisy…
Do you find yourself not practicing what you preach? Sometimes, I do. While I do not criticize others for not practicing what I preach, it is hypocrisy to not practice what I teach or preach. Hypocrites do not practice what they preach. Before writing the blog post- What being a student and mom looks like […]
Who Do You Look Like?
Why do some married couples begin to look alike over time? Why do they also seem to be experts in telepathic communication? “You look like the one you love and spend time with” was the answer that came to mind, and I was drawn to the following Bible verses: Walking in close fellowship with God. […]
Psalm 23 and the Ghost in my Nursery
Psalm 23:1 is the little one’s first memory verse. My heart leaps for joy when he recites it. At the moment, he may not understand what he is reciting. In a little while he will understand and I pray that this scripture will become real to him. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. ~ […]