• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Gather & Grow

faith begins at home

  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Contact Us
  • Podcast
  • Blog
  • Faith Tools
    • 5 & Thrive: Simple Family Devotions
    • A Simple Advent Bible Study for Families
    • The Gospel for Kids
    • The Popularity Principle: Family Bible Study on Growing a God Reputation
    • The Lord’s Prayer for Kids
    • We Recommend. . .
  • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosures

If My Toddler Jumps on My Pregnant Belly, Will It Hurt My Baby?

28 Aug

Being pregnant with number two (or three. . .) can be an entirely new ballgame. Each pregnancy is different, so you may be experiencing random new symptoms that vary from last time. Likely, you are also feeling much more tired than with your first baby, because now you are chasing around a toddler ... View Post

Comments:
32 Comments
Categories:
Grace for Moms, Pregnancy & Baby

8 Worst Things About Being an OB/GYN

20 Aug

For those reading this blog for the first time, please know that I really do love my job. I have been writing this blog for nearly 3 years and have never used it as an outlet to overtly complain or vent. However, this week I am in a funk. I have just learned that the Asia trip has been rescheduled ... View Post

Comments:
37 Comments
Categories:
Grace for Moms, Pregnancy & Baby

Top Ten Tips for Natural Childbirth

10 Aug

The first natural childbirth I saw wasn't pretty.  It involved a good deal of flailing, cursing and pooping.  Additionally, the patient kept repeatedly screaming, "This isn't how it looked on the baby story!"  As a young med student, accustomed to seeing epidural deliveries, I remember walking out ... View Post

Comments:
17 Comments
Categories:
Grace for Moms, Pregnancy & Baby

The Best Time For Baby #2. . .

27 Jul

{Today we are sharing a great post from our resident OB/GYN, Dr. Heather Rupe about considering the best time to have another baby. This post originally appeared on The Pregnancy Companion website back in January. Since we have many moms who are new to this community, we thought we'd share it again ... View Post

Comments:
2 Comments
Categories:
Family, Grace for Moms, Pregnancy & Baby

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • …
  • 33
  • Next Page »

Well, Hello There!

Welcome to Gather & Grow! I'm Jess and I'm a busy mom, just like you! I want to see my children grow in relationship with Jesus and impact the world for his glory, but it seems impossible to fit effective faith-building into our very busy lives. (can I get an amen?!) I'm on a mission to make faith simple and long-lasting and I'm thrilled you've chosen to join me here. Read More…

Recent Posts

  • Press Pause
  • Back-to-School Bible Study + August Family Devotional Calendar
  • Simple Ways to Promote Peace at Home
  • Essential Elements of a Joy-Filled Family
  • Pool Noodle Bible Memory Verse Activity

Resources for. . .

  • Age 2-4
  • Age 5-9
  • Age 10-12
  • Teens

Amazon Affiliate Program

Gather & Grow is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliate sites.
  • Home + Family
  • Community
  • Church
  • Worldview

Copyright © 2026 · Bloom theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2026 · Bloom Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT