Encouragement

{I apologize for the missing Spiritual Disciplines post yesterday … life happened!  We’ll look at the Discipline of Celebration next week!} This is Esther Burroughs, 74-year-old mother and grandmother and possibly one of the wisest women I have ever encountered.   Her heart is filled with joy and when she shares from her life, she is [...]

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Perhaps today you need a reminder of the truth that God’s grace is enough.   He promises us that His grace is sufficient {2 Corinthians 12:9}.   Today I’m sharing my heart at MOD Squad about that overflowing grace … and how we mommas need to give grace to ourselves.  Will you join me?     [...]

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{Will you welcome my dear friend Stef today?  Stef is the most encouraging person I know and she truly embodies joy!  I knew she’d have some words of wisdom and insight for us on parenting with overflowing joy.   Be sure to check out her blog,Educating {Stef} Layton, for more of this charming wit and [...]

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The door slams immediately following the eye roll and huffing.   And once again I’m left wondering how we got from, “Will you bring me your dirty laundry?” all the way to, “Mom, I’m not stupid!” with a few interjections of, “Now, please!” and, “I know!!” in between. Breathing deeply I recite Psalm 127:3 about [...]

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