It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and everywhere I turn there's a tide rising of commotion, preparation, and pinning. It's enough to make my head spin.
But in the midst of it all, I feel a gentle tug at my heart.
On July 4th, the perfect party calls for friends, food, fireworks and plenty of red, white and blue. It's an easy party to pull off! We've created a patriotic themed spread of sweet and savory treats to provide star-spangled fun for everyone!
Do you ever find yourself thinking What did I do wrong? Many of our insecurities about parenting surface because we find ourselves in a situation that is new or different, or that we haven't yet walked through.
So here's some perspective to help give you some confidence to get through....
Let's be honest. When I think of worship, I don't think of diapers. I think of time in church singing songs, lifting hands, “amen-ing” and applauding through a solid worship set.
If you've ever thought What if I'm not getting this right? you are not alone. Every mom has wondered, at one time or another, if we’re up for this task of mothering or if we're just messing up our kids.
Here are 4 concrete steps you can take to get more confidence to be a great mother.
In our society there are two great religious holidays: Christmas and Easter. For most of us, Christmas is the bigger. And Easter? It's a long weekend peppered with chocolate eggs. But it's so much more!
Here's why Easter is MORE important than Christmas...
Many of the traditions that our families hold dear have their roots in treasured spiritual expressions. Take a closer look at the elements that we now identify so closely with this special holiday.
As believers, we wanted our relationship with Christ to be part of our family's daily life - not just Sunday only. Traditions provide vivid impressions on children which parents can build year after year...
Easter can become a real sugar-coated occasion. Instead of giving your child sugar-laden marshmallow chicks and giant chocolate bunnies, use this special holiday as a way to give better-for-you gifts that stimulate their little brain and inspire creativity.
It's a beautiful thing when it is real and true and good. Waiting for the right spouse is one of the best uses of your patience, and I promise it is SO WORTH IT!
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