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Author: Julia DesCarpentrie

Julia DesCarpentrie is passionate about orphan care, adoption and fostering. She has been blessed to live out God’s call on her life in those areas through her work with The CALL (Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime), a foster care church initiative encouraging more Christian families to foster children in need. Julia has been an advocate for the fatherless for 10 years, as both a volunteer and also serving with Hope for Orphans before her work with The CALL. She is also an active volunteer in the community and has served on several community boards. She continues to minister to other mothers and foster/adoptive families through writing and speaking with MomLife Today. Julia is the mom of five children entrusted to her care through birth, adoption and fostering. She and Branden have been married for 16 years.
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How to Have a Meaningful Easter

Easter is such a powerful and holy season that is quickly being overshadowed by an overgrown rabbit, and the real meaning is lost on over-sugared…

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10 Stress Free Holiday Travel Tips

Our family is counting down the days until we travel north to spend the holidays with our extended families. My children are already planning sleepovers…

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Babies and Toddlers · Children · Foster & Adopt · Tweens & Teens

The 9 Best Ways to Help an Adoptive Family

A month after welcoming our toddler son home, I sobbed to my Bible Study sisters, “We prayed for this for the past year.  Remember?  We…

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11 Simple Tips for Having a Carefree Summer With Your Kids

Summer is my favorite season of the year. I am a jealous guard over our schedule — we plan as little as possible to allow plenty…

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Children · Parenting

Exchanging My Slippers for Pumps

Almost nine years ago, I began a new career as a stay-at-home mom.  Within six months I was ready to hang up my spit-up laden apron…

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Parenting · Tweens & Teens

Dethroning the Drama Queen

Allow me to begin with a disclaimer: I am new to parenting a teen daughter. I do not claim to be an expert but rather…

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Babies and Toddlers · Blended Families · Children · Foster & Adopt · Parenting

The Beauty of Do-Overs

The second the words left my mouth, I knew I blew it. I had been working so hard to build trust with this little boy…

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Home & Serving

How to Celebrate Passover as Christians

Most of us regard Passover as a Jewish celebration. What significance could it have for modern-day Christians? But celebrating the Passover with a communal meal,…

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31 Ideas to Beat Cabin Fever and the Winter Blues

After the busyness of December and early darkness with chilly weather, winter can seem tedious. Less daylight and cold weather can result in cranky kids…

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Faith · Home & Serving

Birthday Gifts for Jesus

My children were only preschoolers when they became caught up in the “what am I gonna get?” view of Christmas.  This is a hazard of…

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💛 What’s one Bible verse that’s carried you 💛 What’s one Bible verse that’s carried you through motherhood? Drop yours below—we could all use the encouragement! ⬇️ #momlife
In a world full of uncertainty, fear, and pressure In a world full of uncertainty, fear, and pressure for ourselves and our kids, what can we learn from the mother of Moses? Today's heartfelt article from @novembersonshine is a reminder that even in the hardest moments, God honors our faith and sacrifice as moms.

💡 If you’ve ever faced a decision where you didn’t know what to do—this one’s for you!

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🙏🏽 God, may your saving grace guide my child 🙏🏽 God, may your saving grace guide my child (and me!) to be self-controlled.

"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age."
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💔 “Do they even notice all I do?” If you're 💔 “Do they even notice all I do?”
If you're a mom who has ever whispered this question to yourself, today's article is for you.

New contributor Tabitha Goodling shares how motherhood can feel like a thankless job, especially in the teen years. But God can meet us right in the middle of our messy kitchens and even messier emotions.

He reminds us that serving in love is still the mission—even when it’s not recognized. 
💡 If you’re a mom feeling overwhelmed, overlooked, and unappreciated, don't miss this post.

You can read "When Motherhood Feels Unappreciated" today at the link in bio.
Whether today is a day of loneliness or sadness, j Whether today is a day of loneliness or sadness, joy or overwhelm, peace or fear, you Mama, are loved and cherished by your Creator!

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us here at MomLife Today. May you feel loved, cherished and reminded of God’s great love for you today. #happymothersday #momlife
For anyone who has experienced the loss of a mothe For anyone who has experienced the loss of a mother, Mother's Day can be a time full of mixed emotions, joy and sadness. 🧡

Today on the blog, Miriam Ngatia shares with us her own story of losing her mother and the lessons she's learned in the process. You can read Two Worlds: A Mother's Day Reflection now at the link in bio.
"Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledg "Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her." - Proverbs 8:10-11 #momprayers #momlife
"Motherhood comes in seasons. Some feel light and "Motherhood comes in seasons. Some feel light and full of joy, like when your baby finally sleeps through the night or your child says something that makes you laugh until you cry. But then there are the other seasons, the ones that feel heavy, lonely, and just plain hard.”

From the overwhelm of being a new mom, to growing a family, rediscovering our identities and becoming a stay-at-home mom, every season carries with it it’s own challenges and special graces from God.

This week in Grace for Every Season, @momwifeworshiplife shares the key lessons God taught her in each of these seasons and there’s encouragement inside for every mom. Read it today at the link!

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