“Our culture is moving further and further away from principles and truth. What we really ultimately hope to give you, and to build and create, is a community that has the power to shift the culture. We do that by beginning with shifting the culture in our homes and raising principle-centered children. But we also
Category Archives: Principles
Principles of Government Part 2: Rights of Life, Liberty, Property, and Conscience
“Whatever is at the center of a person’s life forms the fabric of his conscience. The conscience must be educated from divine sources in order for it to be keen and sharp, responsive and sensitive to God. ” ~Stephen Covey The rights of life, liberty, and property seem pretty straight-forward and self-explanatory, but the right
What Is A Mother of Principle?
“MDM has quenched a thirst to really be consistent in applying principles. It has broken open the doors of empowerment, freedom, and joy by helping me apply principles daily.” ~Leanna Irving “Understanding principles fundamentally changes you.” ~Lindsey Wright “Permanent change is hard but living principles is the road to permanent change.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher “When you
Principles of Government Part 1: Natural Law, Rights, and Duties
“It is the lack of knowledge of natural law and principles over the last century that has gotten us to where we are now.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher In this time of great civil unrest, do you know the principles of government that can save us? Do you have a clear understanding of the natural laws and
Principles that Rescued Us in 2020
“Telling myself the truth was my guiding light.” ~Heidi Mathews At The Mission Driven Mom, we make a big deal about principles. We know that principles are timeless, absolute truths that can guide us through hard times, show us how to change for the better, and make our way in life a little bit smoother.
What We Learned in the ‘Mothers of Vision’ Content
“Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Proverbs 29:18, Holy Bible As mentors for the upcoming ‘Mothers of Vision’ MDM Celebration event, Audrey, Tresta, and Julie discuss their insights and favorite takeaways. Listen as they share how the principles that will be taught are changing the way they think, feel and live! And if
Principles of Vision and Why They Matter
“It is peculiar to humankind that they can only live by looking to the future. This is man’s salvation in the most difficult moments of his existence–although he sometimes has to force his mind to the task.” ~Viktor Frankl What crisis are you facing? Rebellious child, troubled marriage, financial setbacks, poor self-image? The Principles of
The 7 Law Series: Law 2, Principle 2
As we move forward on our journey toward life mission, loving ourselves is an absolutely critical foundational piece because, honestly, how can we truly love others if we aren’t loving God and ourselves? Now that we have learned the first principle of loving ourselves–recognizing and meeting our real needs–we are ready for the second: Disciplining
The Seven Laws Series: Law 2, Principle 1
“Your relationship with God and yourself is the foundation of ALL your other relationships.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher As busy moms, we all have one trait in common – putting ourselves last. Be honest, you’ve done it far more often than you should have – and to the detriment of your own health and well-being. While this
The Seven Laws Series: Law 1, Principle 3
“It is the most courageous act in this world to put God’s will first in our lives – to listen to what our conscience is asking us to do.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher There are important questions that have consumed the thinking of men and women through all the ages. Do we have free will or are we
The Seven Laws Series: Law 1, Principle 2
“As the rest of the world grew stranger, one thing became increasingly clear.…our Bible was the center of an ever-widening circle of help and hope. Like waifs clustered around a blazing fire, we gathered about it, holding out our hearts to its warmth and light. The blacker the night around us grew, the brighter and
10 Steps to Presenting Your Principles Persuasively
“If the conversation is worth having, it’s worth doing right.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher We LOVE principles! We know they matter and we desperately want to share them with those we love. But… sharing principles can be tricky! When wanting to share the truths we’ve learned, we might be asking ourselves: How do I know I’m right?
The 7 Laws Series – Law 1, Principle 1
Do you ever wish you could figure out why you aren’t as happy as you think you should be? Do you struggle with a sense of insecurity? Does social media make you feel inferior because, as a social mirror, you don’t look as good as your friends. Do you struggle to change deeply embedded habits?
How I Teach My Children Responsibility
Early in Audrey’s parenting, she realized how difficult it can be to teach children responsibility, especially in today’s “entitlement” environment. It can seem like everyone has their hand out and is focused on what’s in it for them. How, she wondered, can moms raise conscientious, responsible adults in a positive, empowering way? Then she ran
Highlights From Our 1st MDM Celebration
“We want to love God-not with an empty, small, or flabby mind, but with a mind as large, as vigorous, and as disciplined as we can possibly make it.” ~Dr. Arnold Green Our 1st Annual MDM Celebration event was a great success! We loved spending the day with stellar moms, collaborating and learning from each