CHRISTIE MICHAUD BLOG

I was listening to a podcast on how to reach the next generation for Christ and again heard the charge for parents to teach and model where their hope comes from, to not shy away from living counter-culturally, and to not have a “fear” of pushing their kids away from them by being seen as "uncool" or "irrelevant" in the world’s eyes. Fear. We all have it. Too often our fear is misguided by fears of what-ifs or a need for acceptance; Instead, there has to be a shift of focus a

I’m part of a Moms in Prayer gr oup for the area community schools. Unable to attend this year, I decided to do a prayer run around the buildings. I thought I was going to spend the time praying for the students, but I quickly became burdened to pray for parents. A few years back I was a summer camp group leader for 8th-grade girls. While I expected them to share their boyfriend troubles or the effects of not being picked by a sports team or friend group, I was dumbstruck t

` This past year, the need for self-care became increasingly evident for me. Not a modern all-about-me and my feelings self-care, but instead a Christ-centered vessel-care. The Bible says we are Christ’s ambassadors, His vessels called to glorify Him and do good work prepared in advance (2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Timothy 2:21). If the vessel is depleted, how can it best be used as an ambassador? True self-care is good stewardship and proper maintenance. In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, P

New seasons are inevitable and can be scary, rewarding, challenging, and exciting all in one. I try to see each one as an opportunity to learn. A time to ask God, “ what do you want to teach me through this?” If “ we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good ” ( Romans 8:28 ), and “ all the days ordained for me were written … before one of them cam e to be” ( Psalm 139:16 ), then we know each season is no surprise to God and He has a purpose for

It’s been a while since I’ve shared. I told myself I would share IN my struggle instead of AFTER so there’s been a pressure to write but lately nothing has been there. Truthfully, I have not been in the best of headspaces these last six weeks. Pretty foggy actually, and I know some of it has to do with the demand to keep waiting. I’ve been waiting for reconstruction surgery (scheduled for this Wed.), waiting for the state board to allow me to counsel (estimated mid-Jan 2023),