As For Me and My House We Will Serve the Lord | An Encouragement To Continue Serving in the Season of Young Children

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15). It was Joshua's declaration before the Israelites, and for many of us today, this verse has become our testimony as well. We read it at our weddings. We hang it on our walls. And as we do, we declare: "[we] have decided to follow Jesus," and we're taking our family with us. Almost from the time my husband and I were saved, we served in the church, especially among teens and college students. Eventually, we married; and together, we consecrated our marriage to the Lord. By his grace, we would serve him. Five years into our marriage, we rejoiced when I became pregnant with our first child. But soon, many began to question if we could still serve. Some even expressed dismay. They didn't say it, but the feeling implied was this: our lives would be just too busy to serve with children. Read the full essay here. We are so thankful you found us here! Momma Theologians is a new motherhood ministry podcast and our mission is to revive spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood. We offer resources, articles, essays, a monthly devotional newsletter and more at www.mommatheologians.com Be sure to follow us on social media @mommatheologians _____________________________________ Momma Theologians Contributor Katherine Pittman Katherine Pittman is married to Geoffrey (an itinerant preacher) and homeschooling mom to three. She is the creator of Write the Word on my Heart, a Bible memory curriculum for little ones; and co-host of the Books and Parchments podcast. When they’re not on the road, the Pittmans make their home in central Virginia, gathering with and serving among the saints at Richmond Christian Fellowship. Connect with Katherine on Instagram, Facebook, or her blog. TAGS* Christian Motherhood, Momma Theologian, Bible, Jesus, Women in the  Word, Women of the Word, Bible Study, Woman Bible Study, Risen  Motherhood, Journeywoman, Mothering in faith, Motherhood, Christian  Motherhood, Christian Mom Ministry, Children's Bible Study, Raising  Christian Children, Praying Mom, Help Me Teach the Bible, Metanarrative,  Calling of Motherhood, God's Grace in Motherhood, Motherhood Encouragement, Serving the Local Church in Motherhood, Church Service, Family Serving