Family Time

Hello all! A couple of weeks ago I wrote a blog entitle, Family Ties, in which I discussed the importance of spending time with family. Well, you will be happy to know that hubby and I have implemented a Family Potluck at our home, which occurs every 5th Sunday. On yesterday we enjoyed about 25 of our closest friends and relatives and fellowshipped while stuffing our faces.

When I originally came up with the idea to have the Family Potluck I wanted to have it every last Sunday of the month. After speaking with my uncle, whom frequently hosts family gatherings as well, I was discouraged from doing so. He said that he thought the potluck was a good idea, but doing it every month would probably be too much of a strain in many ways. Boy was he right! I didn’t realize how much time, energy and money can go into putting something like this together. Having the event every 5th Sunday still accomplishes the same goal of getting the family together without overextending myself like I often do.

I seem to have this reoccurring issue of overextending myself, but always coming from a best intentions kind of place in my mind. I’m wondering if I should fast regarding this issue. I try so hard to be the best me that I can be, but then I end up overcomplicating my life and the lives of those around me in the process. Please pray for a sista!

Well, back to the matter of family time. Maybe it would be a good idea for more families to have monthly or quarterly potlucks to ensure that the family stays connected and has an opportunity to fellowship at times other than weddings and funerals. During your time of fellowship with your loved ones be sure to let your light shine! “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7)

Until our next appointed meeting time. Stay tuned for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far! Please share this blog with as many people as you know (www.savedmom.com), we have so many lives to touch. Feel free to post a comment and/or subscribe (if you are reading this from your inbox visit the site address referenced above to post a comment). If you would like to submit prayer requests send them to info@savedmom.com. Thanks for your continued support!

Mommie Blessings,

Saved M.O.M.

Word Wednesday

Today is officially “Word Wednesday” otherwise known as “Hump Day.” We’ve made it half way through yet another week on the wonderful, exciting and bumpy road of motherhood. Therefore, some of us are looking for some encouraging words to make it through the rest of the week with Joy and Peace. At night before my son goes to bed, in addition to reading bible stories, I read him a passage out of Prayers That Avail Much, First Blessings for Your Child by Germaine Copeland. Mommies we have to keep our children prayed up and constantly put Gods Word in their hearts.

Monday’s passage read, “Precious one, you are most blessed. Wherever you walk, God’s Word will guide you; whenever you rest, it will guard you.” As children of The Most High God, we are so blessed to have His Word to lead and guide us. Whenever we feel lost or confused we can always find comfort in knowing that the Holy Bible has all of the answers.

It’s amazing that most of us find time for EVERYTHING else except for time to spend in His Word. When I say time, I am not talking about 5 or 10 minutes, I mean really spending time reading, studying and meditating on His Word until it becomes apart of us. I am certainly guilty of not always putting in the Word time that I should. I can definitely tell when I haven’t been in my Word the way that I should by how I feel. When things start to go a little haywire in my life I know that it’s time to get back on track with my Word life. For we find completeness in God’s Word, “But if anyone obeys His Word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him:” (1 John 2:5).

It’s time to take our Word life to another level if we truly want to grow as Christian’s and walk in a higher level of anointing and power. Maybe that means less time in front of the television, less time on the phone, less time going out and/or less time on Facebook. Let’s be true examples of what God has appointed us to be. Let’s guide our children by reading, studying and meditating on God’s Word with them. Let’s make a better effort today to take our lives to the next level in every way possible!

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far! Please share this blog with as many people as you know (www.savedmom.com), we have so many lives to touch. Feel free to post a comment and/or subscribe (if you are reading this from your inbox visit the site address referenced above to post a comment).

Mommie Blessings,

Shonte’ Press

Feature Friday

Congratulations, you made it through another week in the life of a Saved M.O.M.! Here at Savedmom.com we take time out on Fridays to feature Saved M.O.M.’s near and far. There are so many wonderful mothers that don’t get the recognition they deserve. I am proud to say that this week’s Feature Friday is dedicated to Cree Davis. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA. Cree is an awesome and beautiful wife, mother of two, philanthropist and entrepreneur.

When I asked Cree how she came to know the Lord she shared, “I began my personal relationship with the Lord the night I found out my father was shot and killed. My grandfather was a firefighter; he had a scanner in the house, so he would be informed right away if any emergencies occurred. The night of my father’s death my grandfathers scanner started to speak of a man that was just shot to death and my mother heard my father’s name, Roy Stanford.” As you can imagine this news was devastating to the entire family. Cree went on to explain, “My mother became very ill. As my family prepped to tell me what was going on, though I was only twelve, I could already sense something very bad in the pit of my stomach, my heart started to hurt and I couldn’t swallow. When I heard the words, “Your father was killed”, I began to weep. I was totally a daddy’s girl. I went into the room where my bed was and knelt down to pray. I didn’t really know what to say or how to pray at this point, but I knew I had to figure it out. I needed God right away. I began to pray a sincere childlike prayer to God asking why this happened to me and to help. I remember the pain in my heart disappearing; I felt better. I remember getting up from the floor and I was no longer thinking about myself, but my mother.” This was Cree’s first personal experience with God and it gave her a peace like never before. This experience allowed her to understand death at a very early age. Cree said, “God also spoke to me and said, “It’s ok to miss your earthly father, but no worries my daughter, I am your heavenly father and I will never leave you, I will be with you forever”. I am now God’s “Daddy’s Girl”…”

During our interview Cree shared what being a Saved M.O.M. means to her, she shared, “[It] has been such a blessing. This organization [Saved M.O.M.] has allowed me to not be so engulfed in my personal family life to the point I forget to pray and send love out for other mothers that do not have the energy/strength to pray for themselves and their families. In our prayer meetings we pray for each other, mothers that are in attendance, mothers that send in prayer request and for all mothers in our country.” She went on to say, “Since joining Saved M. O. M., my passion to step outside of my situations into other mothers situations has grown immensely. Out of my love and passion to pray and help other mothers God has been doing marvelous things for my family. Thank you Saved M.O.M. for being bold and on fire for God…never watered down!”


Cree’s favorite scripture is, “God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” 1 John 4:16. She wanted to share these words of encouragement with our mothers…”Ask God for a deep love and passion to pray for other mothers. You never know what another mother is going through and she may not have the energy to pray her herself. It will also show you that you are not alone in your daily struggles as a mother and your situation may not be as bad as you think.

Cree is a full time stay-at-home mom, Founder of Big Sis Lil Sis Inc. www.bigsislilsisinc.org, President of Mocha Moms of South Fulton www.mochamomsofsouthfulton.org and CEO of Sheek Furniture www.sheekfurniture.com. Feel free to check out this busy woman of God and join her in her efforts via the aforementioned sites. Her quote for today is… “I am a work in progress… God is creating a masterpiece in me!”

Be sure to tune in on Monday for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far! Please share this blog with as many people as you know (www.savedmom.com), we have so many lives to touch. Feel free to post a comment and/or subscribe (if you are reading this from your inbox visit the site address referenced above to post a comment).

Mommie Blessings,

Shonte’ Press

Life Insurance

A few minutes before I began writing this post I sealed an envelope to send off to the insurance company. My husband and I recently decided to obtain additional life insurance for ourselves. Considering that life insurance rates are at an all time low, it just makes sense to get more. It’s so important to make provision for your family in every way possible.

I often write about the things that you should do to cover your family spiritually, but it is our duty to cover them emotionally, financially and physically as well. Sometimes as Christians we get caught up in making everything super spiritual and forget that we have to use the wisdom that God has given us to do the practical things too. There are so many people that die without leaving any type of financial provision for their families. I am sure that some of you have been in situations where a family member has died and no one can really grieve at first because they are so concerned with tending to financial matters.

Death is one of those things that a lot of people don’t like to talk about (especially my husband), but it is inevitable. When it is time for me to leave this earth and meet my maker, I want my family to have the financial, spiritual, emotional and physical provision that they will need. We can’t take away the sadness and pain that our family will experience when we die, but we can certainly make the grieving process less difficult. Just as Jesus had to leave this world and go to the Father, we too will one day have to do the same. “It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.” (John 13:1).

The words written in this post are not meant to bring up feelings of sadness or fear. I just want to emphasis the importance of having financial provision for your family in the event of your absence. It’s advised that you have 8-10 times your annual income in life insurance. Term policies are usually the best way to go for about 15-20 year terms. Do not take my word for it though, make sure you do your own research and figure out what is best for you and your family. A helpful site to get you started is www.zanderins.com.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far! Please share this blog with as many people as you know (www.savedmom.com), we have so many lives to touch. Feel free to post a comment and/or subscribe (if you are reading this from your inbox visit the site address referenced above to post a comment).

Mommie Blessings,

Shonte’ Press

Word Wednesday

Today is officially “Word Wednesday” otherwise known as “Hump Day.” We’ve made it half way through yet another week on the wonderful, exciting and bumpy road of motherhood. Therefore, some of us are looking for some encouraging words to make it through the rest of the week with Joy and Peace. Every night before my son goes to bed, in addition to reading bible stories, I read him a passage out of “Prayers That Avail Much, First Blessings for Your Child” by Germaine Copeland. Mommies we have to keep our children prayed up and constantly put Gods word in their hearts.

Yesterday’s passage read, “Little one, I bless you and pray that you will keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race you’re in. I pray for our heavenly Father to give you the desire to study how Jesus did it and to give you the courage to fulfill your destiny.” You know the part of this passage that really jumped out at me was, “Jesus, who both began and finished this race you’re in.” It’s unfathomable to me that a man could walk this earth and NEVER sin. That’s completely amazing!

Isn’t it strange that no matter how hard we try, we all fall short and sin at times? It doesn’t matter if it’s just a little white lie or not, sin is sin. Just think about it for a moment, how difficult would it be to get through a whole week and not commit one sinful act (this includes thoughts as well)! Well, I can answer that question for you, for most of us it would be impossible. Although, I thank God that Jesus was sent to wipe all of our sins away. “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.”(1 John 1:7). Now this doesn’t give us a “get out of jail free” card to commit sinful acts and thoughts constantly. What it means is that once we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior and make a real effort to live according to God’s word we will have abundant and everlasting life.

We must teach our children this principle. They can find comfort in knowing that there was one that came before them that was free from sin and He will be with them every step of the way. We must also seek Him to give us the wisdom and knowledge that we need to properly parent our children.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far! Please share this blog with as many people as you know (www.savedmom.com), we have so many lives to touch. Feel free to post a comment and/or subscribe (if you are reading this from your inbox visit the site address referenced above to post a comment).

Mommie Blessings,

Shonte’ Press