Everyday Christian Mom

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82081177302328500342012-01-09T09:01:42.105-05:00Everyday Christian MomA mom shares treasures of biblical insight that can be found in the everyday trials, occurrences, and funny situations that come with the joy of being an Everyday Christian Mom.Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.comBlogger291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-82726348271093570462010-04-12T13:27:00.007-04:002010-04-13T06:41:13.184-04:00YES I AM STILL ALIVE

Hello to all! I just wanted to post to let everyone know that I am still alive. Being an "Everyday Christian Mom", I have been focusing on following him as I handle the ups and down of kids, life and more. A break from the blog was in order to make the important things were taken care of.In an effort to make more time for what's important, I am taking a completely different professional route,

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-61364314652311737262009-11-10T16:38:00.004-05:002009-11-10T16:58:28.956-05:00Fort Hood Soldiers Prayer/Thoughts Thread

Let your voice be heard! Add your thoughts below on each slide of the voicethread in remembrance, support, and prayer for those affected by the Fort Hood Tragedy. Just click the play button, click "comment" (at the bottom of the voicethread window) and choose your method of participation (web cam, microphone or text). No additional software or downloads are needed. For further instructions or

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-41459181805016039742009-09-03T00:28:00.006-04:002009-09-03T22:34:54.612-04:00My Kids Amaze Me!

This post is one that I wrote over at the Everyday Christian Moms Network to go with our weekly blog theme, "My kid's Amaze Me."We would love to have you come on over to the network to participate. We welcome, previously published posts from your personal blog, as well as links your blog.My kids continue to amaze me by teaching me something new almost daily. I firmly believe that children are

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-73215074890092278752009-08-20T01:00:00.004-04:002009-08-20T01:28:24.294-04:00God Speaks to Us Where We Are-Even Through the Phone

I was just sitting here doing my daily bible reading and realized that it is truly a sign of the times that I am reading the bible on my iphone! With the application I am using, it is so easy to change the translation, search, bookmark, read, follow a bible reading plan and have it all at my finger tips. Since I take my phone everywhere, I always have the WORD at my side. It has actually

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-35634059068076989692009-08-09T18:38:00.005-04:002009-08-09T18:51:29.821-04:00Encouragement for Mom!

Well, I have been so busy lately and have been feeling a bit overwhelmed to be honest. Somehow, God led me to hear this song for the first time (One heartbeat at a time by Stephen Curtis Chapman). I am sure that it may not be new to some of you as it was meant for mother's day, but I wanted to share this song and photomontage with all the moms that have dedicated their lives to the raising of

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-51718339716095647862009-07-17T14:57:00.002-04:002009-07-17T15:12:32.962-04:00From the mouth of a child

I just love being a mom! It is so amazing how God chooses to reveal essential truths to us through our children.The other day as we were driving in the car (this seems to be a great place for conversation) My four year old daughter asked a funny yet profound question."Mommy, if God lives inside you, if you hug yourself are you hugging God?" This certainly gave me some food for thought. Though I

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-60628306897056330692009-07-07T18:18:00.006-04:002009-07-07T18:50:55.307-04:00I am back and He continues to hold us in His hands

Wow! What how time flies. We are officially settled in New Orleans after our military transfer and I will have more time to blog. A big thanks to all the readers for being so patient.While I do not at this moment have some profound truth to share with you in terms of a very lengthy post, I wanted to just reflect upon how the Lord continues to hold us all in His loving hands. We all have those

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-87214079921155739702009-03-27T10:24:00.004-04:002009-03-27T10:30:04.388-04:00Faith and Deeds Go Hand in Hand

As the body without faith is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.James 2:26This strong statement from the book of James urges Christians to live out their faith. It does not mean that we are saved by our deeds, but that our deeds will reflect what is truly in our heart. We will in essence "back up" our faith in what we do. To us as Christian Moms, this word from James is extremely important. We

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-33720367042960658992009-03-05T10:11:00.005-05:002009-03-05T10:25:11.091-05:00Be Still-Get out of the Way!

Children are such a gift from God, aren't they? I am always so amazed at God uses my children on a daily basis to teach me something new. Here is yet another story of how a simple everyday occurrence can reveal a truth that God wants us to understand.Yesterday, as my almost four year-old, Lilly, and I were walking out of a building, she saw a young woman with two small children walking slightly

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-17999534237611690292009-02-26T10:55:00.009-05:002009-02-26T11:56:24.200-05:00Have a Decision to Make? Follow HIS lead!

As moms, we are always making decisions. We may be facing decisions on small details or major decisions that will change the course of our lives. The outcomes of some of our decisions affect not only our lives but the lives of our whole families! Will we stay home, will we go to work? What will we teach our children? How will we interact with our husbands? Will we volunteer for this event or that

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-2204514143222309952009-02-15T18:35:00.006-05:002009-02-15T19:03:20.113-05:00Moms, ever thought about this home hazard?

I received an e-mail recently from George DeCell, founder of SafetyCaps, Inc. asking me to bring a particular issue to my reader's attention. Even though I do not usually do product reviews on my blog, as a mother of three, I was happy to oblige this time. I truly had never thought about this hazard before and I know many other moms may not have thought about this danger either. Several years ago

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-54201844058921927692009-02-03T12:00:00.003-05:002009-02-03T13:24:15.898-05:00The "Busies"

Well, as many of you may have noticed, I have not blogged in over three weeks! I have had a serious case of the "busies". So what are the "busies", you ask? The "busies" are when you let the world creep in on you. School, kids, housework, business, added commitments, it doesn't seem to end! You rationalize in your mind that God understands that you are busy. Your quiet time is shorter and you

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-65003089611610940452009-01-09T09:21:00.005-05:002009-01-09T10:23:55.808-05:00Portion Control of the Spirit

If you have every been concerned with your health and weight (which most if us women are at some point) you may have heard a lot of advice on how to lose weight, be healthier and feel great. As a mom, you may also be concerned about how to teach healthy habits to your children as well. One of the most effective methods that I have found in maintaining and losing weight is not fad dieting but

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-18955847458268787852009-01-06T08:27:00.004-05:002009-01-06T09:00:39.934-05:00Happy New Year!

Hello to all and Happy New Year! I pray that you had a wonderful holiday season and are having an even better 2009.As he new year is now upon us, many of us are reflecting on goals, aspirations and New Year's resolutions. We may be tempted to focus on fitness, business, personal, or financial goals during this time. I know I certainly am! (especially with those 20 lbs I want to lose) Though all

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-54322801160297706542008-12-18T08:26:00.007-05:002008-12-18T11:30:47.371-05:00The Great "Reunion" on Christmas Day-The Reason for the Season

Recently as we were driving in the car, my 8 year old daughter said to me. "Mom, do you know anyone who has "reunion" before they open their presents on Christmas?"I just looked at her a bit confused by what she was trying to say. "I am not sure what you mean, Deborah.""You know, mom, REUNION," she repeated (as if I should absolutely know what she meant), "With the bread and wine. When we

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-20988470440933164312008-12-10T11:14:00.005-05:002008-12-10T12:24:28.250-05:00Because I Said So!

I remember when I was a kid, one of my parents would tell me to do something and I just had to ask "Why?" Sometimes they would gladly answer my question and other times I would be told "Because I said so!" Other times one of them might say "No" to a request that I had made. Of course, I would again have to ask "Why?" And again, I would hear "Because I said so!"Oh how I hated that answer! In my

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-32350906327968847882008-12-02T07:50:00.005-05:002008-12-02T08:04:05.481-05:00What if We Used the Bible Like We Use Our Cell Phones?

During the thanksgiving holiday a friend of ours gave me this little story. I thought it was a great comparison to make so decided to share it here.It really does make you say hmmmmmmm! The author is not listed.Cell Phone vs. the Bible I wonder what would happen if we treated the bible like we treat our cell phones?What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?What if we turned back when

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-44768215028053502802008-11-24T13:49:00.012-05:002008-11-24T14:23:37.566-05:00Feeling Down? Reach Out to Lift Someone Else Up.

We all have those times in our lives that we are feeling a little bit down. It could be due to circumstances, an unkind word, our health or some other obstacle we face. As busy moms, it is sometimes hard to look outside of that feeling because we are so busy.When you begin to feel down, don't dwell on your problems, take the opportunity to reach out and lift someone else up. There is no greater

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-32145187601279593772008-11-18T00:55:00.004-05:002008-11-18T01:01:23.379-05:00Introducing the Everyday Christian Mom Bi-Monthly Cartoon!

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-83644818547667178852008-11-12T08:56:00.021-05:002008-11-17T18:45:53.051-05:00The Glad in God Game-Teaching Kids to be Grateful in Every Circumstance

Did you ever notice that it is pretty easy to teach children to be thankful when we have abundance and easy times in our lives? Think of a birthday party when your child was fortunate enough receive multiple gifts. Perhaps you had distributed a wish list and every gift turned out to be something that he or she desperately wanted. After opening each item, you heard the child exclaim, "Thank you,

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-75064163762916413112008-11-10T10:34:00.015-05:002008-11-11T23:57:26.808-05:00Turn on the Light

Do you remember when you were a child and everything in your room seemed to be a looming, purple, polka-dotted, three-eyed monster once the lights went out? There were goblins outside the window and witches in the closet, all just waiting to jump out and get you when you least expected it. If you were like me, you hid your head under the covers, with eyes wide, wishing that someone would just

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-14737300102887573532008-11-07T08:25:00.003-05:002008-11-07T22:49:44.271-05:00Interview on Christian Business Woman

I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Tirzah, over at the Christian Business Woman Blog. It was so much fun! I was happy to be able to share my thoughts.The Christian Business Woman is a such great place, founded with the mission of providing tools, resources and food for thought for christian business women; helping them to achieve the success that they desire while managing their

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-58121215939401277332008-11-06T09:42:00.004-05:002008-11-06T10:38:37.542-05:00The Thankfullness Tree

With Thanksgiving 3 weeks away, the "season" of thankfulness is once again upon us (even though we are of course thankful for the Lord's blessings all year round). Like a lot of moms, I decided to get my kids in the spirit of feeling thankful with a craft project. After searching around for a fun project that everyone could participate in, (including DAD) we decided to make a "thankfulness tree"

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-4062742586727825362008-11-03T00:36:00.015-05:002008-11-03T12:32:54.515-05:00Book Review-Raising Unselfish Children in A Selfish World by Jill Rigby

With our society spiraling out of control into a seemingly endless pit of self-absorbtion, I, like many parents, find myself asking questions like "How do I teach my kids to be giving, compassionate, and unselfish?", "How can I compete with the media and other negative influences that tell my kids that they need- more, more, more?", and "How much is to much?"In, Raising Unselfish Children in a

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-32534644017462596312008-10-29T21:38:00.010-04:002008-11-04T22:20:52.202-05:00Socks and Sin- A Comparison

Let's face it, as moms we are in constant battle with a that very formidable foe- THE SOCKS.Where are they? Why are they on the floor? How can we keep them clean? And most of all, Why are they sooooo yucky and stinky?The truth is that sin and dirty socks have a great deal in common.The first similarity between dirty socks and sin is that people try to hide both of them. My kids are notorious for

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-19286838626950257502008-10-25T17:42:00.003-04:002008-11-25T17:52:10.045-05:00Grab ECM Buttons!

Proud to be an Everyday Christian Mom? Grab the ECM button! Click Here to Return to the Everyday Christian Moms Network

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-66948575197305793812008-10-21T23:20:00.007-04:002008-11-04T22:22:46.920-05:00Pick Me Up, Mom!

"Pick me up, mom, pick me up!"At a recent trip to the farm and pumpkin patch near where we live, these were the words that my 3 year old daughter, Lilliana, cried out every time she wanted to pet a tall animal or see something she couldn't see. We were visiting the farm as part of our church M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers) group. It had turned out to be a nice, sunny day in spite of the fact

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-40572771908670548302008-10-19T13:47:00.014-04:002008-11-04T22:23:54.394-05:00Remember The Masterpieces

Yesterday, my daughter Lilliana (age 3) presented me with the most beautiful "masterpiece" that she had spent quite a time creating. I smiled as she presented her drawing to me, with her eyes wide, a look of excitement and anticipation adorning her rosy little face."Look mommy, its a flower! she exclaimed, "And that's you and daddy holding the flower that I gave you!" she finished

Amber Vlangashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430919722795720404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208117730232850034.post-18833041566632779632008-10-18T21:44:00.003-04:002008-10-28T23:09:38.263-04:00Welcome to the Everyday Christian Mom Blog!

Hello World (that's how most default blog posts start isn't it?)My name is Amber Vlangas and I am a Christian mom of three beautiful children; Timothy age 11, Deborah age 8, and Lilliana age 3. I am also wife to a wonderful Navy Musician, Christopher. In my professional life I am a marketing, management, public relations, and design consultant to nonprofit organizations.The idea for this blog was

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