Tag: Christian parenting
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Emotional Damage Jeans and Church Words New Believers Don’t Understand
Basketball Boy’s “emotional damage” jeans moment reminded me how often we use church words that confuse people. Many new believers, including my husband, hear phrases like “sanctification” or “hedge of protection” and have no idea what they mean.
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Why the Bible Is a Sword—But Not a Weapon (A Karate Lesson for Moms)
When my boys took karate, they learned that real strength is for protection, not hurting people—and it reminded me a lot of how we misuse the Bible. Just because Scripture is called a “sword” doesn’t mean we’re supposed to swing it at people. With a little help from Peter’s ear incident, here’s what karate, kids,…
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Boundaries, forgiveness and being the bigger person: learning from the lessons we teach our kids.
Forgiveness doesn’t always mean letting people back in. Learn how Joseph, Jesus, and Paul all show the difference between forgiving and reconciling — and how to teach your kids healthy boundaries rooted in Scripture. Perfect for Christian moms, gentle parenting, and faith-based encouragement.
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Faith in the Laundry Pile: How a Worn-Out Shirt Taught Me About Generational Growth
Laundry may be my least favorite chore, but this week, a faded concert tee reminded me that what we hand down matters — not just the clothes, but the faith, grace, and growth behind them.