When Motherhood Hurts the Ones We Love

Mommy anger: the one thing I vowed I would never succumb to,. And one day, boom! There it was and I couldn’t stop it. I felt hot all over, like my chest was going to explode & I’m sure the... Continue reading →

Scripture Prayer Cards to Pray Over Children

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I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. ~Abraham Lincoln This quote pretty much sums up the powerful influence a mother can have even into her child’s adult... Continue reading →

3 Marks of a Christ Centered Home + 10 Quick Tips!

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Building a Christ centered home is an ultimate goal for many of us Christian woman. And while that might look different throughout the seasons of life and from home to home, there are a few common threads we should be... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 30} Six Keys to Developing Courage in Every Boy

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When Moses died, the leadership of the people of Israel passed to Joshua. Joshua’s first task as leader was to take the Israelites across the Jordan River to assume possession of the land which God had promised to them.... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 29} A Father’s Perspective

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As a father of three growing boys, there is never a dull moment at our house. From sword fighting in the living room, to speed races sliding down the stairs on their tummies, they are always coming up with new... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 28} Hope for Moms of Strong Willed Sons

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The child sat in front of her mom, tears streaming. The mom just listened as her child managed to get a few words out at a time between sobs. She heard her child question all capability and capacity. The child... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 27} Why You are not just Raising a Boy

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I think my oldest son was about 5 when we discovered Legos. Of course, we always knew they existed but he was our first child so this was the very beginning of the infiltration of Legos into our home. I... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 26} Letting Him Become a Man

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He is curled up in my lap. Skinny lanky legs that are as long as mine, but he is curled up in my lap. All eleven years of him. It is family movie night, and I hold back tears, knowing... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 24} Who Am I to Raise a Man?

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(image courtesy pixabay) Dear son, Wow. You are a son. What gives me as a woman the right to raise you, a boy? You were my second-born. When your sister came along, I could instantly relate to all the uniqueness... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 23} How to Speak to Boys With ADHD

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I want to give a big SHOUT OUT to Kaylene for inviting me to join in the fun, and work, of raising boys! Thank you so much for allowing me to share my heart with your readers!!! I have... Continue reading →