About Joyful Mothering
My heart for this space begins in our home, not on this blog. My desire is not to write about what I wish I was doing, but to write about my doing those things I wished I was doing. 
My heart isn’t for this blog, it’s for our children.
And it’s for you.
Because I am a mess and for some reason, God has chosen me even in my messiness. And guess what?
He’s chosen you, too.
What God has revealed to us through His word is to raise up children who will love and serve Him, who exhibit godly character, and are trained and disciplined in good manners and conduct.
God has given us this instruction book, called the Bible, that gets very specific about what to teach as good and right, as well as what’s displeasing to Him. As mothers, we are specifically instructed to train, guide, and love our children in this Truth. {Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 11:19; Titus 2:4} God has revealed this to us through His Word.
The emphasis of Discipleship Studies is more than just Bible knowledge–it is developing a vital relationship with God through his revealed Word. It includes understanding the Bible as a book, studying it as truth from God, and reading it devotionally to hear God speak through it.
The goal of Discipleship Studies is to train your children’s hearts to seek God and his truth. You are building a secure foundation so the house you build–your child’s life–will stand strong. –Educating the WholeHearted Child, pg. 117 {emphasis mine}
That is our vision for motherhood.
My goal for Joyful Mothering is
- To encourage you in the discipleship & nurturing of your children
- To challenge you to set aside everything in order to spend time on this
- To help equip you with excellent resources and show you practical & tangible ways to use them
- To inspire and motivate you to persevere in this role
- To help you grow in your own walk with Christ and to nurture it daily
My Top Ten Posts
- The State of Your Heart is the State of Your Home
- Developing a Realistic Weekly Schedule
- How to Fit in Time Alone With God
- My Purpose as a Homemaker
- Training Children Beyond the Chores
- How We Do Devotions
- Devotions for Ages 5 and Under
- God Gave You a Vision For Motherhood
- Discipleship Requires Commitment
- Cutting Down on Frustrations
You can find me around the web:
Contributing Writer For: The Better Mom, Raising Homemakers, & Homemaker’s Challenge
About Me
I’m Christin, wife to the compassionate and Jesus-loving Jonathan. I am mother to Gabriella (9), Benjamin (6), Jeremiah (4), Elizabeth (3), and David (12 months).
Ever since I was a young girl, I dreamed of being a mom. I realize, though, that I cannot do this alone. I need God’s strength, my husband’s encouragement, and the support and community of other mother’s. You.
God planted a dream in my heart. This dream begins in my home, discipling my children. It continues through my writing and connection with you. It completes as I watch our children grow up and live for God. As I watch them step into what He has for them, live out His will for them, and love Him wildly; with passion.
On a slightly more personal note: I love coffee and I love drinking it while meeting with Jesus and while writing. I enjoy reading, taking walks, and love God’s creation. His beauty astonishes me.
I’m am softly learning to receive grace and practice grace.
This is our season of motherhood.
Joyful Mothering is a place to share this journey of mothering with you, encourage you, and connect with you.
I invite you to join me.
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