From Frazzled to Fun

Roses are lovely, chocolates are sweet,

But sometimes what moms really need is a retreat.

A place to exhale, to laugh and be known,
To gather with women who don’t feel alone.

Come savor good food (Chef M. Kirkland is a delight!),
Be encouraged, equipped, and filled with fresh light.

Step away for a moment, let your heart come alive—
At Coach Mom Live, you’ll be refreshed and revived.

Because loving your family starts here, too—
With rest, with renewal, and space just for you.

Consider this your invitation to step away, be poured into, and return home encouraged and equipped. I’d love to have you there with us. Foster moms, you can get 6 hours credit from this event!

Earlier this month on The Soapbox Podcast, I shared practical, real-life ideas that were genuinely life-changing for our family. If you’re longing for more unity, clarity, and momentum at home, I think this conversation will encourage you and give you some fresh perspective.

Give it a listen when you have a few quiet minutes, and feel free to reply and share any thoughts or questions it stirs up — I always love hearing from you.

It's time to wake up and get into action! Those of us who love God must all work together for the sake of our children and our children's children.

And we can even do it through creative ways like hosting a party, mentioned later in this post.

We are in a battle to save the lives of babies, the reproductive future of our children, God's plan for marriage and the family, and America's freedoms.

Why would you not get involved right now in choosing government leaders?

• You are frustrated with the system?
• You are too overwhelmed with your own personal life and family?
• You are confused by all the mixed messages?
• You have a dislike for politics?
• You feel an aversion to a personality?
• You don't feel it will make a difference?
• You don't feel you have the time?

I encourage you to remember this: When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. Prov. 29:2

We must push past obstacles that would keep us from engaging in Jesus' Name for such a tim...

Whoever wants the next generation the most will get them.

That is the message of the new movie The Forge, by the Kendrick Brothers, makers of War Room.

So many great takeaways about life choices, prayer, the difference investing time in another can make...

A powerful movie for families.

Showings begin on Friday, Aug. 23!

What would keep you and your family from going next weekend?

You can watch the trailer and purchase tickets here.

Chris and I had the chance to preview the movie last month.

We loved it and are purchasing tickets for our kids who would like to see it.

Enjoy! (And let's keep supporting makers of good movies!)

At the risk of upsetting a few people, I feel because of information I learned from three sources that all came to me on the same day last year and then more information I learned this week, that I must bring up once again a question for consideration that is pertinent to all moms...

Is it in my child's best interest to be vaccinated with the recommended childhood vaccines?

If I had it to do all over again, I would take the time to find the answer to that question by doing more research (how much did I do when my children were young? None) before allowing my children to receive the battery of recommended vaccines at each age and stage.

One question I would ask at my local health food store -- tell me more about homeo prophylactic oral drops that give immunity against MMR, meningitis and the other diseases we are wanting to avoid.

 I simply want to inform you of resources I have seen that might aid you in your research:

•  Turtles all the Way Down: Vaccine Science and Myth is a boo
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Mama, you hold so much together for your family.

I pray the Lord blesses you with a desire to persist in faith-filled and cheerful steadfastness, no matter the course, no matter the road, no matter the obstacles.

May He pour into you a fresh breath of endurance, strength and courage for such a time as this, eyes on the Forever Faithful One.

Amen and God bless you,

Brenna

P.S. If you are a foster or adoptive mom, I want to invite you to join the Truth Mom Tribe. It's a community for honest, free and fun foster and adoptive living. Click here to learn more.

P.S.S. Not a foster or adoptive mom? For Mother's Day, bless a foster/adoptive mom with the gift of Truth Mom Tribe, which includes resources and encouragement for every member of her family. 

I'm still rejoicing over how the Lord met us in such a powerful way at the Coach Mom Live Retreat in Phoenix a few weekends ago.

I so appreciate everyone who shared their talents to make it such a special weekend.

My daughter Mari made this video showing highlights from the weekend, which includes some of the moms sharing what the time meant to them.

Again, one of the most powerful moments this year was the time the foster and adoptive moms shared their stories with each other.

Where to go from here...

I am excited to continue the love and support by opening the doors to Truth Mom Tribe, a community for honest, free, and fun foster and adoptive living.

If you are a foster or adoptive mom, or seek to know how best to support your foster and adoptive mom friends, I hope you will consider joining the Truth Mom Tribe!

"It will knock out most sicknesses in three days," according to health teacher Barbara O'Neill, when she talks about her "flu bomb" recipe. 

This natural remedy, recommended by Barbara O'Neill, provides the body with the environment it needs to heal, without the negative side effects that come with pharmaceutical drugs. (It's also cost-effective!)

Each ingredient in this recipe serves a specific purpose in promoting healing within the body.

• Garlic, a "natural antibiotic" also helps with boosting the immune system. (One study cited that one clove of garlic is 6x more potent than the antibiotic Tetracycline) It's also anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-yeast.
• Ginger has anti-inflammaory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties and is best known to help reduce nausea.
• Lemon juice is high in vitamin C, which can help boost the immune system, while honey is full of antioxidants and provides soothing relief for the throat.
• *Eucalyptus oil has been traditionally used for respiratory
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According to the Epoch Times, multiple U.S. police departments issued alerts about a new iPhone feature that allows sharing contact info and images wirelessly between two closely held devices, warning it could put children and other vulnerable individuals at risk.

“If you have an iPhone and have done the recent iOS 17 update, they’ve installed a feature called NameDrop. This feature allows you to easily share contact information and photos to another iPhone by just holding the phones close together,” the Middletown Division of Police, Ohio, said in a Nov. 26 Facebook post. “PARENTS: Don’t forget to change these settings on your child’s phone to help keep them safe as well!”

“With this feature enabled, anyone can place their phone next to yours (or your child’s phone) and automatically receive their contact information to include their picture, phone number, email address, and more, with a tap of your unlocked screen,” the Watertown CT Police Department, Connecticut, said in another p...