Tag: spiritual growth
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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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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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You’re Not in My Picture Right Now: Forgiving Without Letting People Back In
When Miss May drew her “family picture,” she left out two words of her siblings because they were “mean to her.” At five years old, she understood what many of us forget—sometimes forgiveness means peace from a distance. This post explores how to forgive freely, guard your heart wisely, and follow Jesus’ example of grace…