Tag: Christian parenting
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When the Church Uses a Lot of Words but Says Very Little
Y’all. Corporate America and church should not sound this similar. Big words. Big vision. No explanation. I’m craving substance over slogans, and I think a lot of us are.
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Hypocrisy, Redemption, and Why Growth Matters More Than Looking Holy
People say the church is full of hypocrites — and sometimes they’re right. But Jesus didn’t condemn growth in progress. He condemned performance without transformation. Here’s the difference between hypocrisy and redemption, and why pretending holiness helps no one.
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The Real Proverbs 31 Woman Isn’t a Pinterest Trad Wife
Biblical womanhood was never meant to be a Pinterest-perfect trad-wife checklist. Scripture shows us women of courage, strength, leadership, intelligence, and grit. Here’s what Proverbs 31 really means—and why women like Esther, Ruth, Deborah, Jael, and Priscilla redefine true biblical femininity.
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When Your Kid Calls You the Meanest Mommy in the World
When my child called me the “meanest mommy in the world,” I realized how much we act the same way toward God when He tells us to stop. Here’s how a popcorn tin, Balaam, and Saul’s conversion taught me about God’s loving discipline.
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When the Dr Pepper Explodes: Finding God in the Messiest Mom Days
Ever have a day where the house is a disaster, the toddler climbs you like a jungle gym, and your Dr Pepper explodes everywhere? This relatable story ties everyday mom chaos to Elijah under the broom tree and Bible verses that remind us God meets us right in the mess.
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“Just Pray About It”: A Simple, Real-Life Guide to Prayer for Busy Moms
Every night in the hallway between my kids’ bedrooms, I lead a short bedtime prayer over the chaos. That simple routine has me thinking about what prayer really is, why God gave it to us, and how we can teach our kids (and ourselves) to pray in a simple, honest way.
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Finding Hope in the Fire: Lessons from Scripture and Camping
A camping trip and a roasted marshmallow inspired a powerful reminder: God meets us in the fire and uses hard seasons to refine and strengthen us.
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When You’ve Had Enough: The Biblical Truth About Not Fixing It All
If one more person asked me to fix one more thing today, I was ready to scream. But in the middle of the chaos, God reminded me of something surprising: even He got tired of fixing the messes His people created. This devotional is for every mom who feels like she’s holding up the entire…
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Mama, You’re Not Failing at the Holidays — You’re Growing Through Them
Feeling overwhelmed by holiday expectations? Here’s an encouraging reminder that your kids don’t need a perfect season — they need your presence.
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Peacemaking vs People-Pleasing: A Parenting Lesson in Real Life
A real-life sibling squabble reminded me that “making peace” isn’t the same as people-pleasing. Here’s what Jesus meant by “Blessed are the peacemakers” and how it applies to modern parenting.