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November 22, 2021November 22, 2021Temi Michael-O

Reflections: Repurposing Trauma

As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.Proverbs 27:21 (KJV) This time last year, I was in the labor room. Exhausted and heartbroken. 10 cm dilated but a cesarean section is required. The pain of unmet birth expectation. It felt like laboring in vain. The […]

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021Temi Michael-O

We Can Save Lives: Infant Mortality and Maternal Suicide Awareness

September is Infant Mortality Awareness month. It is also Suicide Awareness Month. Earlier this month, I shared a post on Infant Loss and Preterm Births. Preterm birth is one of the leading causes of infant mortality (Infant death before the first birthday). Sadly, infanticide or homicide is another leading cause of infant deaths. Homicide is […]

September 25, 2021September 25, 2021Emem Washington

Beauty For (And From) Ashes

As we round out the last few days of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, I want to share a story that has impacted me since I first heard it almost five years ago. Trigger warning: Although this story begins with sadness, it is a beautiful, present-day example of how beauty can come from ashes. ——— […]

June 30, 2021November 9, 2021Sara Hall

Children Need Our Delight

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Psalm 149:4 NIV Did you know that God delights in you?When your Creator looks on you he feels delighted. For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior.He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your […]

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021Temi Michael-O

Are You Tasting Dirt?

Have you ever been disappointed with God? I have. Have you ever questioned God’s goodness? I have. The pain of an unpleasant birth experience, miscarriage, or the loss of a child can leave the taste of dirt in anyone’s mouth. In the devotional plan below, Sara Hall, a member of the Christian Mommas team teaches […]

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021Temi Michael-O

Being Non-judgmental

Mindfulness is a way of life. It isn’t just something we do 15 mins or 1 hour every day. Mindfulness is being non-judgmental. This way of life emerges between ages 4 to 6. This means we all have the capacity to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is when Josh says or thinks “Maybe Friederike does not want […]

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021Temi Michael-O

We Cried

Mindfulness is being present. I have a 2-month-old. He received some shots recently. The day he received his shots, the shot sites suddenly became more uncomfortable and painful. So, he started crying. I had a lot going on..school work, business, etc. Yet, I told myself they would have to wait. I decided to be present- […]