Bonus Mama, be encouraged! You are so important! As a bonus mom, you have a God-given calling to make an enormous difference in the lives of your stepchildren. Join Deb and Dedra on this week’s Mothering Monday for practical help … Read More
The Ministry of a Christian Stepmom
“Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own … Read More
The Ministry of a Christian Stepmom- Companion Guide
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”~Exodus 14:14 Recently, one of my friends said something that really struck a chord deep within me. She said, “As a stepmom, you need to realize you’re stepping into … Read More
The Ministry of a Christian Stepmom Series: Advice from a Former Bonus Kid
Steps for a Stepmom Series: Advice from a Former Bonus Kid Bonus/Step Moms, we want to encourage you this week! We have been praying for you and asking God how we may best help you with new ideas and encouragement … Read More
Steps for a Stepmom: The Ministry of a Christian Stepmom
“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Read More
Steps for a Stepmom Tip #1: Encourage Your Husband and Bonus Kids’ Relationship
My childhood was painful, especially after my parent’s divorce. I was a very broken 12-year-old girl when my dad moved us cross-country and married my first stepmom (I had three stepmoms over the years). It was less than a year … Read More
Steps for a Stepmom Tip #2: Your Presence Matters Greatly to Your Bonus Kids (Even if they act like they don’t care)
When I lived with my first stepmom, I attended an inner-city school where I was the new kid on the block. I had a hard time making friends and was even bullied by some girls on one particularly hard day. … Read More
Steps for a Stepmom Tip #3: Trust That God Sees You and All You Do For Your Bonus Kids
Although I’ve never been a stepmom myself (only a bonus kid), I can imagine that being a stepmom can feel lonely. You give and give to everyone in your home and have little time for yourself. The birth mom may … Read More
Bonus Mom, You are Known and Seen
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Psalm 28:7 I remember years ago I was attending my first women’s … Read More
Dear Bonus Mom, You Are Not Alone
God has entrusted your stepchildren to you. Some days that can feel pretty overwhelming. What do you do when you feel overwhelmed in your role as a bonus mom? Some of the answers I have heard from others go something … Read More
Encouragement for Bonus Moms
Are you a Stepmom or Bonus Mom? Your work for the Lord matters GREATLY to God! Here’s a beautiful letter to all of you sweet mamas from one of our Bonus Mom writers, Danielle Novotny. It’s so encouraging and so beautiful!! … Read More