I have found that sometimes spiritual growth happens in the hard moments. Those are the days that leave me with my hands spread before the Lord asking, “How do I move forward.” Other times it happens in the quiet moments. Often in a rocking chair in the dark, as I…
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Strong Roots I grew up in a tight-knit homeschool, gospel-centered community. All of us were raised in the church and all of the parents eagerly exposed us to God’s word from a young age. We memorized scripture together, were taught to share the gospel, studied the word of God together,…
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Do you find you forget to take care of yourself? Long ago, I found a list for how to do “self-care” for mothers in a book. I often need to assess if I am keeping my own “joy cup” full. Whenever I feel depressed or glum, I look over this…
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Things we say when we think we are parenting “right” have been labeled “Mommy War”. Comments made on Facebook or passing remarks in conversation Things we say because it makes us feel superior, or things others say that make us feel inferior. “Make or Break” Parenting It’s interesting to look back…
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I listened as daddy finished brushing teeth and story time. It was the the delicate time of the night to sneak Keaton into the bedroom to join you. The door slid open with out a sound and I could hear daddy wrapping blankets and giving final kisses. Without warning the…
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