With February being “I Love to Read Month” I thought I’d take the chance to highlight a few of my favorite books. I know as moms it’s hard to find time to sit down and read a book. And when we do finally get to put … Read More
The Motherhood Dance
Hi! My name is Jen. I am married to my handsome farmer, Andrew, of 13.5 years and we have four pretty awesome kids. Katie is 10, Hannah is 7, Eli is 5 and Natalie is 3. Isn’t it true that we all have dreams of … Read More
Dealing With Other People’s Kids
We made a blog based on some awesome tips Thom had for teaching and volunteering with other peoples kids. (that can even help in your own home!) Check it out if you missed it in the chapel!
Motherhood: Journey to Trust & Obey
Mommy – Something I’ve wanted to be for as long as I can remember. After all, isn’t it all snuggles, smiles, laughing, and playing Lego? I mean, I’m sure the poopy diapers aren’t that bad and can’t my husband take care of any puking … Read More
Fasting and Motherhood
I still remember the very first time I food fasted for a full day. I was in my 3rd year of university and attending a prayer group led by a cute boy (now my husband). He had shared his experiences with fasting and encouraged … Read More
Don’t Give Up- A Story Of Motherhood
I didn’t expect it to be painful to think back to my early years as a mom. As I thought about what to write for this, I realized I have blocked a lot of that time out and choose to only remember the pieces I … Read More
A Motherhood Story Of Learning To Trust
by Terra-Lee Wilson Growing up I had many different ideas of what I wanted to do with my life, but one thing that stayed the same was my desire to be a mom. My journey into motherhood was my dream come true……..and my revelation about … Read More
My Journey of Motherhood
by Kendra Hiebert I feel like my journey into motherhood had a slower start, as we waited 6 years after we got married before we started trying to get pregnant. Once we started it was anything but slow! We had four kids in 5 years … Read More
A Fostering Testimony
Guest Author – Julie Warkentin Southland’s impact on our decision to foster was huge! No one there ever told us we should foster or adopt, though sometimes people wonder if they do because of the high percentage of families who do. What we are taught … Read More
God’s Love Changes Us
A story of how God changed a mother by revealing His love to her. By Charissa Barnard [Charissa has been a Selah mom for 5 years and part of the Core Team for 2. She has headed up our Tots program for the past 2 … Read More
When Your Kid Just Won’t Listen…
You know those times where you feel like your kid just won’t listen and you have no idea what else to do? We have a few tips for you up on the vlog today. Check it out!
A Story of Redemption in Motherhood
My motherhood journey did not start off according to plan. I was not following Jesus when my boyfriend (now husband) and I got pregnant just before I turned 17. I remember being filled with fear as those little pink lines appeared on the test. When … Read More
How to approach Halloween as a Christian
This article was first published 2 years ago. Seeing as it is Halloween tomorrow, I thought it might be time to bring it up again! – Thom Dick As kids we were always allowed to participate in Halloween activities both at school and at home. … Read More
The Mother is the Thermostat of the Home
If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy! We all know it’s true! Whatever emotion you are feeling as a mom has the tendency to spill over onto the rest of the people in your home. That’s because God has programmed into us these things called … Read More
Selah’s Missionary Mom
Selah’s Missionary Mom Jonathan, Deborah and Laura Bourbeau serving in Latvia with Greater Europe Mission Joining you lovely ladies at Selah last January was such a blessing! Being a first-time mom on the mission field where there is no such thing as a mom’s group … Read More
Learning To Lean On The Rock
I don’t remember ever dreaming about being a mom. It’s not that I didn’t want to be a mom, I just didn’t think and plan and dream about it. But somewhere in the deep, dark, unconscious recesses of my brain I must have thought I … Read More
Words of Wisdom: From Moms. To Moms.
(by the moms of the Selah Summer Mentoring Group, 2017) This past summer as I (LaDawn) was packing to move, I came across a box of index cards. They were from my first baby shower and contained words of advice from my friends and family. … Read More
My Motherhood Journey So Far
The other night at supper, I looked around my table and had one of those moments of unbelief: I have 4 kids! When Kris and I first got married, I wasn’t sure I wanted kids. I loved my independence and freedom. I liked my clean … Read More
Whine Whine Whine….
Let’s talk whining… What do you do? Let us know in the comments. And send us your questions at askselahmoms@gmail.com
Coping With Angry Outbursts
So, I admit, anger is my most major character flaw…. As I journey through dealing with this issue in my life and growing, I figured I’d share my 3 favourite ways to go from mad to intentionally investing in my kids. All with them! How … Read More