Help Club for Moms

Mama, you have the power to pray despite the heartbreak! Encourage your heart today by listening here!“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” -Hebrews 4:14-16, NKJV.

Come worship the King of Kings! His grace is sufficient for you! "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.'" 2 Corinthians 12:9

What do you do when God is silent and feels like He is nowhere to be found: you pray and pray but He does not act? Sister, don't give up! God is with you. “The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17, ESV

Mama, your words matter! God loves it when you praise Him, even when times get tough. “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.  The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. 'The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.'” Exodus 14:13-14  

Do you struggle with people-pleasing?Is it hard for you when your kids misbehave in public or with your friends?I have been there, Mama, and I can tell you that being worried about what people think about you or your children causes anxiety that isn't good for us!Join me on this week's Mothering Monday, and let's chat and pray about how to live for an audience of One- Jesus Christ. His love for you never changes and He will never let you down!

Praying the Word of God over you and your family will change the trajectory of your family! All of God's promises are true, and you can count on His Word to always come with power.Join Deb for today's encouraging devotional!"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Hebrews 4:12

Your teens need to hear wise dating advice from YOU, their Mama! Join Kara today for practical advice to help your teens stand strong in their faith with the opposite sex, even in our dark world!"See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the people, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you." Isaiah 60:2

Are you weary, Mama? God sees you, dear one. You are very important to Him and He cares about every detail of your life. Join Deb with special guest, Gretchen Rodriguez for a life-giving podcast, especially for the weary mom. “Stop striving and know that I am God..." Psalm 46:10a NASBClick HERE to connect with Gretchen. 

God can redeem whatever is going on now. Be encouraged to seek Him first! Listen for more here!“Now Jephthah of Gilead was a great warrior. He was the son of Gilead, but his mother was a prostitute. His half-brothers grew up and chased him off the land. So Jephthah fled from his brothers and soon had a band of worthless rebels following him.” Judges 11: 1-3 (NLT)

Join Jen for worship that will fill your home with peace!"The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you. He drives out the enemy before you..." Deuteronomy 33:27 NLT

Let God be involved in your parenting! Listen here for some encouragement on this journey!“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)

The work you do now will reap a reward. Listen here for more encouragement in this journey of parenting teens!“They who sow in tears shall reap with joyful singing.” – Psalm 126:5 (AMP)

 Hey Mamas! Want a fun summer activity to do with your kids that will foster closeness for your family AND keep them off the screens? Read aloud to your kids! Summer is the perfect time to read aloud to your kids, and, reading to children has been shown to GREATLY increase their intelligence. Let's talk about this today as well as tips and ideas to keep your kids engaged and GREAT book titles for summer on this week's Mothering with Deb teaching session!

We are such an important part of our teenagers' lives. Listen here for some ecouragement!“Only be careful. Keep watch over your life. Or you might forget the things you have seen. Do not let them leave your heart for the rest of your life. But teach them to your children and your grandchildren.” – Deuteronomy 4:9 (NLV)

Life is hard, especially in today's world. There is so much pressure to follow the crowd, and making wise choices can be difficult. There is good news my friend! Jesus will help you make good decisions; you are not alone! “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.  But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:13-14*Click this link to read the whole 11-day "You are God's Daughter" devotional plan for teen girls on the You Version Bible App. 

Choosing friends wisely can be difficult. Listen here for some great wisdom about what real friendships look like!“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” -Proverbs 18:24*Click this link to read the whole 11-day "You are God's Daughter" devotional plan for teen girls on the You Version Bible App. 

How's your life, friend? Does it feel overwhelming to you? Do you feel depressed? Join Deb for encouragement and help to help you keep going. “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5b*Click this link to read the whole 11-day "You are God's Daughter" devotional plan for teen girls on the You Version Bible App. 

His mercies are new every morning! Let's worship Him together!"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

Do you struggle with comparing yourself to others? Find out how to get the joy back by listening here!“We do not dare to compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” -2 Corinthians 10:12 *Click this link to read the whole 11-day "You are God's Daughter" devotional plan for teen girls on the You Version Bible App. 

Learn how God speaks to you and ways to hear Him!“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” -John 10:27*Click this link to read the whole 11-day "You are God's Daughter" devotional plan for teen girls on the You Version Bible App. 

Join Deb for practical help on how to plan a great summer with your teens and also what to do when you are having challenges with one of your kids! You won't want to miss this!"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33*Click this link to read the whole 11-day "You are God's Daughter" devotional plan for teen girls on the You Version Bible App. 

Did you know you were made uniquely and with a purpose? Listen for more here!“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10

God has already equipped us with everything we need to mother our child. Listen for more here!“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.” -Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

 Let these days of pregnancy be messy and imperfect. Listen for more here!“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is- his good, pleasing and perfect will.” -Romans 12:2 (NIV)

 God graciously gives us stages of pregnancy to ebb and flow. Listen here for more!“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1

 Preparing for your baby to come is as much physical as it is spiritual. Listen for more here!“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants not he who waters in anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 (NIV)

 Even now, you are making sacrifices for your little one. Listen here for more!“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:6

You don't have to have it all together to be the mom God created you to be. Listen for more here!“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Psalm 127:3

You're Already a Mother: It's no mistake that sweet baby is growing in your womb. Listen more here!“Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written, the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them.” -Psalm139:16

Join Deb and Rae-Ellen for updates on what's happening this summer at Help Club for Moms!Click HERE to register for the 2022 Wise Woman Gathering Retreat "We Will Overcome in Christ!"Click HERE for information on the 40-Day Joy Challenge for Moms!

t is easy to stress about life, marriage, and parenting. But that is not God's best for us! Listen here for more!“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

What is God asking you to lay down in your marriage? Listen today for encouragement.“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 (NASB)

Has your husband wronged you? Be encouraged today by listening on. “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13

Wondering what on earth to do with your kids this summer? Join me for GREAT tips and encouragement to help make this summer the BEST one yet!!

Let's keep going in the "Love Your Husband Challenge" this week! Ask God to show you how to be intentional with the way that you love your man this week!"God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist."Romans 4:17b NASB 1977

Love Your Husband Challenge: Day 3!What is one thing you can do for your husband that speaks volumes of your love? Read more on todays' challenge here... (insert link) “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18

Let's come expectantly in worship! "In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly." Psalm 5:3

Love Your Husband Challenge: Day 2! Have you forgotten to be kind to your husband? Listen more about how kindness can change your marriage today!“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23

Today is the first day of our "Love Your Husband Challenge"! You can follow along here, but what's even easier is to search for and complete this challenge on the YouVersion Bible App! It will help you with reminders for each day. Day 1: It is better to say nothing than to say something damaging or regretful. Choose one thing you can thank your husband for or compliment him on each day....read more of today's challenge here."A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness." -Proverbs 15:1-2 (NKJV)

Do you find your marriage growing stale and in need of revival? Perhaps you desire more intentionality as a wife? Sister, I can tell you that this challenge will change things for you. Commit with us to hiding these Scriptures and new habits in your heart for the next two weeks. Just growing more purposeful in these small ways will awaken beauty in your marriage!

What Makes Good Friday Good?Hello Mamas! Welcome to Good Friday! Isn't it odd how we call the worst thing that ever happened on planet earth “good”? As in, “Good Friday”?What is it that makes the death of the Word-became-flesh, Jesus Christ, “good”? Join one of the Help Club for Moms' favorite pastors, Andrew Arndt as we peer into the beauty and mystery of the cross.Click HERE to check out Pastor Andrew's amazing website!*Originally aired Holy Week, 2020. 

We, like Peter, know how to recognize our beloved Savior. Even after we have messed up and stumbled, He is there - run to Him!“Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord!' As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, ‘It is the Lord,' he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water.” John 21:7

 Humble Love Conquers the World!Happy Maundy Thursday! You are not going to want to miss Pastor Andrew Arndt as he chats about what Jesus was doing on this powerful day of Holy Week! Here's the scoop on the video:On Thursday of Holy Week, Christians around the world celebrate what is known as “Maundy Thursday.” The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin “mandatum” which means “new”—as in the “new commandment” Jesus gave his disciples to “love one another” in John 13.Do you know how Jesus showed them his love? By washing their feet… think of it… the Master himself… King of the universe… Lord of all… stooped THAT low to show his love—and then told them to do the same! In fact, he said that through this kind of love, the world would know that they were his disciples!What does it look like to love like THAT? In our homes, with our kids, our spouses? Let's talk! Connect with Pastor Andrew on Instagram HERE!

The Fight for Holy Wednesday!On Holy Wednesday some two thousand years ago, two very opposite but equally costly acts took place. A woman named Mary anointed Jesus' feet with precious and costly oil, which we're told is “worth a year's wages.” At the same time, Judas snuck off to the Sanhedrin to sell Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Join one of the Help Club's favorite pastors, Daniel Grothe as he hosts a discussion on the costly nature of following Jesus and the constant temptation to use Jesus for our own advancement.Click HERE to check out  Pastor Daniels's wonderful website! *Originally aired Holy Week, 2020. 

Jesus' sacrifice was not the end. He wanted to be in relationship with us! Take heart that Jesus KNOWS you and calls you by name. Listen to more here."... But go find my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'” -John 20:17b NLT

Are you ready to learn more about Holy Week?Join Pastor Brad Baker as he takes us on an insightful journey retracing the steps of Jesus on Tuesday of Holy Week! You will LOVE this!!Click this link to follow Pastor Brad on Instagram!*Originally aired Holy Week, 2020. 

Jesus' completed work on the cross means we have salvation. It's not in process, it is finished! Encourage your heart today that Jesus has fulfilled what was promised in the Old Testament."Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." -John 19:28-29 NLT

Oh, Mamas, It is so good to take a few moments each day this week to focus on what Jesus was doing during the last few days before He went to the cross. This week at Help Club, we will be featuring special teaching episodes from amazing leaders to help your heart be centered on Jesus all week and ready for Resurrection Sunday with a heart filled with love for our Savior! Click HERE for the Holy Week Reading Plan!Click HERE to watch the scene with Jesus cleansing the temple on Monday of Holy Week "Life of Jesus: (Gospel of John) video on the YouVersion Bible App!

Hey Mamas! Would you like to go deeper into your Holy Week? Join Dr. Michelle Anthony as she unpacks what Jesus was doing on Holy Monday!  There's is so much to learn about this day!!Click HERE to check out Pastor Michelle's AWESOME book, Spiritual Parenting. You will LOVE it!

Easter is a time to remember Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, which was prophesied in the new testament. Encourage your heart today in knowing that it is finished and that he loves you!"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." -John 15:13

Mama, it is HARD to extend grace when someone has hurt us or we feel they don't deserve it... listen here to get some encouragement on this today.“Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.'” John 18:37