Teachable Moments in High Emotions

Forty-five minutes of crying, screaming and pounding her pillow. All because she couldn’t snap a button on her shirt. This has become our new norm in the house, her fits and tantrums have become super charged by emotions and it... Continue reading →

Why I Consider My Daughters My Friends

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I have 2 daughters. My oldest just turned 14 this month. Sarah is so much more spiritually mature than I ever was in at her age. She is knowledgeable of God’s word and she has a passion to serve Him. ... Continue reading →

11 Scriptures and Declarations for Raising a Confident Daughter

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In a culture where society is so harsh on it’s women I believe it important to raise a confident daughter in Christ. As I pray for my little princess and for God to help me raise her to know who... Continue reading →

To My Daughter: It’s OK

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Two years ago, the Lord saw fit to bless me with a daughter. A daughter who is a lot like me. She has my nose. My hair. My gracefulness. (See also: Falls up the stairs.) She also has my attitude.... Continue reading →

A Lesson in Humility from My Daughter

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We have an electronics time limit in this house as, not having one has proved to be license for being plugged in non-stop. My children get an hour a day in which they may become one with an electronic device... Continue reading →

15 Ways to Know You Are a Good Mom

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We’ve all had them. The times we feel overwhelmed, insufficient, incapable, and stress paralyzed. The times we feel like utter failures as moms, wondering if we’ll survive and fearing our kids will grow up severely damaged. I really think we... Continue reading →