Words Portray our Heart {Grace & Truth}

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A few days ago I was reading Proverbs 14-16 in my early morning time with the Lord and I was drawn to how often our mouths/tongues/words/ speech was mentioned. Here are just a few: A fools talk brings a rod... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 22} 5 Tips to Enjoy Raising Boys

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As a momma of three boys, my most earnest prayer is that God will lead and guide me into being the mother my three boys need for every step of their life. At their current ages 11, 6, and 5... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 21} Showing Grace and Love in Discipline

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Being a mom is hard.  I mean, tears falling into my kitchen sink hard.  I’m going to be real for a minute.  I have two very sweet boys and I dearly love them.  One of them, though, well… he knows how to... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Six Ways to Raise a Godly Man

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Boys. Aren’t they phenomenal? My husband and I have five boys ranging in age from 12 to 28. They’re loud, they’re gross, they’re physical, and I wouldn’t trade them for girls in a hot minute. While I love my daughter,... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Learning to Lead Our Leaders

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There is a special bond that a mother holds in the heart of her son. It’s something I longed for long before I became a mother. I watched it build between my mom and brother, coveting the easy way they... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Raising Boys Who Redefine Competition

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There’s something I need to tell you before you get too far into this. I have been That Person you love to beat. The trash-talker. The Competitor who refuses to play a game she can’t win. Which is why I... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Five Tips on How to Raise a Godly Son

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You have a son? I have a son too! My first born is a girl and I quickly have learned that my daughter and son are complete opposites. For example, my daughter likes clean things, is more quiet, shy at times, and... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: How to Raise Boys to Read the Bible

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The coffee is poured, my favorite spot snuggled into, and as I crack open that wondrous, sacred Text… I hear it. Little feet are on their way to find me. They know exactly where I will be and what I... Continue reading →

The Royal Telephone {Grace & Truth}

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Lately I had a song pop into my head that I hadn’t sang or heard in many years. It’s a happy little number called “The Royal Telephone”by Frederick Lehman. It tells of the communication we can have with Jesus through... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Your Best Parenting is Done By Prayer

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This may be one of my favorite parenting Scriptures: I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.... Continue reading →