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I am a first born child, a rule-follower. I have always been the type of person who wants to be very clear on what the rules are so that I can follow them well. When people use “house rules” in a board or card game it drives me crazy. My son is a lot like…
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Parenting Without Fear
My son is a gift from God, given to us after 8 years of trying, waiting, losing, crying, praying, hoping, and waiting some more. When I finally became pregnant, it was only after repeated loss. As a result, my pregnancy with him was distinguished from the ones before him with one significant marker: fear. For…
Salt and Light Scripture Memory Cards
The June scripture cards are here for the Kids in the Word Family Scripture Memory Challenge! We’re continuing our focus on the Sermon on the Mount (last time was the beatitudes). Don’t you love to dwell on the words of Jesus? I know I do! Our kids will be blessed to have these verses committed to memory….
Give Them Grace – Chapter 4
This week, we’re in Chapter 4 of the Give Them Grace book club. To join us, all you need is a copy of Give Them Grace. After that, read these posts: Book Club Announcement Foreword and Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Join us in the Family Discipleship Facebook Group for…
Remember The Hard Stuff To Give Hope For The Future Stuff
Isn’t it funny how certain smells and tastes, and even songs, can take us back to a certain time in our lives? For my husband it is the scent of Bath ‘n Body Works “Sweet Pea” lotion that brings him back to our wedding day and honeymoon. Certain songs bring me back to soccer field…