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Holiness and Mothering
Realizing how many of my actions are copied by my little one, I am reminded that my call to holiness has implications not just for my life, but also for the lives of my children. In this passage from the Proverbs, we are given several directives as to how holiness is to characterize the most…
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Humility and Mothering
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own estimation; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to…
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Fear & Mothering
“Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother. 9 For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck.” Proverbs 1:7-9 NET…
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The Power of a Praying Legacy- Lois and Eunice
You wake up early; the sun is just peeping across the horizon and casting golden shadows on your floors and walls. The house is quiet. Noiselessly, you start the pot of coffee and pull the cream out of the refrigerator. As you find your favorite mug, which is somehow miraculously clean, your mind starts to…
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Leah’s Prayer- “This Time I Will Praise the Lord” Genesis 29:31-35
There is nothing quite like walking into a room and knowing you’re not the prettiest one there. Guys don’t understand it, but it seems to be a normal part of female nature. It isn’t right, but we all do it; comparisons. This is why commercials work so well. We all want immaculate eyebrows, luscious eyelashes,…
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You are the God Who Sees Me- Hagar’s Prayer- Genesis 16:1-14
What does it mean to be a mother of prayer? We hope this post encourages you to further cultivate your prayer life for the sake of your children, and your personal walk with the Lord. If you thought you were having a bad day, Hagar’s story is one to give perspective. Hers is definitely not…
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Messy Momdays-An Introduction
Do you ever feel like every day is a Monday? Despite the calendar it seems you’ve entered a vortex where Monday is repeated…endlessly. Maybe your kiddo won’t sleep. Maybe they won’t get up. Maybe one of your ornery cows escaped onto your back porch and relieved themselves (oops, maybe that’s just my week). Whatever the…
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The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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