Crayons, Crumbs, and Christian Growth: Encouragement for the Highs and Lows of Parenthood
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But these years can be the greatest of your life—years in which God shows you how real He is, how faith actually works, and how you can enjoy the blessings He’s given you. In Crayons, Crumbs, and Christian Growth, Christie shares about how the trials and treasures of parenting her own children has taught her so much about who God is.
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Crayons, Crumbs, and Christian Growth - Christie Amoyo
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Parenting is hard,
I say to myself all the time. When I find myself struggling with parenthood, I am thankful I have Christie’s book. I’m not the perfect parent, and this book reminds me that it’s okay. It’s through God’s grace that I gain wisdom on how to handle tough situations. Christie outright said it in her book: I can only try my best every day—that’s all God requires of me.
Praise God for this truth!
—Rebecca Coutu
Entrepreneur
friend, and mother of two sons
This incredible book is a mirror to the soul of every mother, father, and human who has ever questioned if God could see them through. It will make you shed a tear, laugh out loud, and shout, That’s me, too!
all at the same time, through Christie’s honest and heartwarming stories. The Voice of God is audible, even in the smallest details of every day—a theme Christie so accurately portrays. It will encourage you to believe that even the mundane tasks of life are incredibly significant in the journey to discovering God’s heart for you.
—Bernadene Bagalay
Worship Leader
friend, and mother of two young sons
Christie writes this book with all of the rawness and authenticity with which she lives her life. This book is a must read for every mother who has questioned her sanity in the midst of child-rearing! Even more so, this book is a must read for every mother who has questioned her faith along the journey, as well. Spoiler alert: Christie is not the perfect mother. Shocker, I know! However, she doesn’t strive to be a perfect mother; she strives to be a faithful and obedient child of God. She lives every day in communion with the Holy Spirit, letting Him guide her through the chaos of family life.
This book is not just a template, but a courage booster for how each of us can do that in the unique way that God has called us to in our individual lives. Christie has a way of seeing through impossible situations with eyes of faith that cut through the clutter, even when that clutter includes crayons and crumbs!
—Jessica Sampson
Teacher of the Prophetic
friend, and mother of one daughter
As a new mother, I can relate to the life-changing experience of a tiny human! Christie and her book have reminded me that we can only do our best to keep our family in order, and the rest is in God’s hands! Her perseverance of creating a life that works for her and her family had encouraged me to build on my relationship with the Lord, so I, too, can be my best self. I have yet to grow stronger in my walk of faith, and I am truly blessed to have Christie uplift and teach me, as well as others through the multiple places God has guided her to.
—Catherine Amoyo
Entrepreneur
sister-in-law, friend,
and mother of one young boy
Christie Amoyo’s book, Crayons, Crumbs, and Christian Growth, is a must read for all people of all spiritual levels, as she explores the juggling of life from diapers to daily devotions. You will learn many positive ways to keep your life in balance while gaining from the author’s firsthand experiences; this book is a great read for mothers and people just trying to cope with all of life’s demands and begin to dream for their own lives once again.
—Carla De Roy-Busby
Founder, The Beauty Box by Sheriff
friend, and mother of four daughters
CRAYONS, CRUMBS, AND CHRISTIAN GROWTH
Copyright © 2019 by Christie Amoyo
All rights reserved. Neither this publication nor any part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author.
Unless otherwise noted, all scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Dedication
I want to dedicate this book to my mother. Not only was she my best friend growing up, but she is also a friend to my children. She has been there beside me throughout all these adventures, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. We’re so blessed that she helps us clean up all the crayons and crumbs without complaining. What drives her is her love for God, and she