Christian Mothers

I love being a stay at home mom. Todd and I were having a conversation about what our roles are suppose to be in the family. I have some days when I can't possibly get everything done. All the roles a mom plays is exhausting some days. I feel very blessed that I am able to be at home with my children. I look at my children as a gift from the Lord. Boy, He knew exactly which children were just right for Todd and I. I'm realizing God really does a sense of humor. I learn something everyday from each of my children . They are all so different. I guess the point of this is that I really want to raise my children the way God would have me to. While studying the Bible on what God says about being a mother I came across this question. It sums it up for me and put things in perspective. well, better run I have realized I have alot of mothering to go do.
Thanking God for my children,
I would love to hear your comments or any advice would be great.


Question: "What does the Bible say about Christian mothers?"
Answer: Being a mother is a very important role that the Lord chooses to give many women. Mothers are told to love their children in Titus 2:4-5 which says, “Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.” In Isaiah 49:15a the Bible says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne?” When does motherhood begin?

Children are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5). In Titus 2:4, the Greek word “phileoteknos” appears. This word represents a special kind of “mother-love”. The idea that flows out of this word is that of “preferring” our children, “caring” for them, “nurturing” them, “affectionately embracing” them, “meeting their needs,” “tenderly befriending” each one as unique from the hand of God. We are commanded in the Scripture to see “mother-love,” as our responsibility. Both mothers and fathers are commanded to do several things in the Word:

Availability – morning, noon, and night (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)

Involvement – interacting, discussing, thinking and processing life together (Ephesians 6:4)

Teaching – the Scriptures, a biblical world-view (Psalm 78:5-6, Deuteronomy 4:10, Ephesians 6:4)

Training – helping a child develop skills and discover his strengths (Proverbs 22:6)

Discipline – teaching the fear of the Lord, drawing the line consistently, lovingly, firmly (Ephesians 6:4, Hebrews 12:5-11, Proverbs 13:24, 19:18, 22:15, 23:13-14, 29:15-17)

Nurture – providing an environment of constant verbal support, freedom to fail, acceptance, affection, unconditional love, (Titus 2:4, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 4:29-32, 5:1-2, Galatians 5:22, 1 Peter 3:8-9)

Modeling with Integrity – living what you say, being a model by which a child can learn by “catching” the essence of godly living (Deuteronomy 4:9, 15, 23; Proverbs 10:9, 11:3; Psalm 37:18, 37).

The Bible never commands that every woman should be a mother. However, it does say that those whom the Lord blesses to be mothers should take the responsibility seriously. Mothers have a unique and crucially important role in the lives of their children. Motherhood is not a chore or unpleasant task. Just as a mother bears a child during pregnancy, and just as a mother feeds and cares for a child during infancy – so mothers also play an ongoing role in the lives of their children, teenagers, young adults, and even fully-grown children. While the role of motherhood must change and develop – the love, care, nurture, and encouragement a mother gives should never cease.

My Father is Taking Me Home

Someone shared this story with me this morning and I wanted to share it with you.
Life has been a little crazy lately around the McEntyre house and yes, I still worry or try to control things. This is such a sweet story and how awesome it is that we really don't have to worry about anything. My prayer is that I can hold onto the Truth during the storms. The truth is God is in control!!!!

My Father is Taking Me Home

Years ago a pastor was returning from an extended trip. It had been a long flight from one place to another. The first warning of the approaching problems came when the sign on the airplane flashed on: Fasten your seat belts. Then after a while a calm voice said, “We shall not be serving beverages at this time as we are expecting a little turbulence. Please be sure your seat belt is fastened.” As the pastor looked around the aircraft, it became obvious that many of the passengers were becoming apprehensive. Later the announcer said, “We are sorry that we are unable to serve the meal at this time. The turbulence is still ahead of us.”

Then the storm broke. The ominous cracks of thunder could be heard, even above the roar of engines. Lightening lit up the darkening skies, and within moments that great plane was like a cork tossed around on the celestial ocean. One moment the airplane was lifted on terrific currents of air; it dropped as if it were about to crash. All the passengers were upset and alarmed. Some were praying. Many were wondering if they would make it through the storm.

Then suddenly he saw a little girl. Apparently the storm meant nothing to her. She had tucked her feet beneath her and she was reading a book. Everything within her small world was calm and orderly. Sometimes she closed her eyes, then read again; then she would straighten her legs – but worry and fear were not in her world. All during that storm, that marvelous child was completely composed and unafraid.

When the plane finally reached its destination, the minister lingered to speak to the little girl and commented about the storm and behavior of the plane. He then asked why she had not been afraid. She sweetly replied, “Sir, my dad is the pilot – and he is taking me home.”


When the storms come this week – be they physical, mental, financial, or domestic, may you be reminded “Our Father is the pilot. He is in control, and He is taking us home. May He help us to not worry, but remind us that He is God and He is in control.”

It was my BIRTHDAY!!!!! March 17th

Celebrated my birthday with some friends. They surprised me by taking me out to breakfast. I feel so blessed to have real friends that are so thoughtful. They know that I usually don't spend a lot of money on myself. They gave me a gift certificate to a nail salon to get pedicure and a manicure. I'm so excited that I'm going to get a day of pampering!!!

My birthday concluded by my wonderful husband and children serving me my favorite dessert(cheesecake). The kids had candles and all. whew whew!!!! So I held my breath and made a big wish and blew out my candles. no, I can't tell you what I wished for..
I had a wonderful Birthday!!!