How many times did you say the word “no” yesterday to your children? Can’t remember? Too many to count? I understand… it’s a common parenting necessity and yet, I can attest that I’ve found myself stuck in the “no” rut more than once! And before long, the kids aren’t the only one’s who seem miserable! [...]
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As a young mother, I took great care in dressing my children. I enjoyed picking out their outfits, fixing their hair, and presenting them to the world all starched and pressed. And then they grew up. My oldest was a boy. I remember very clearly the day he decided to pick out his own clothes. [...]
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Perhaps the reason that I watched this DVD with tears in my eyes is because I feel a heavy burden for thousands of Christians who believe the lie and refuse the eternal blessing of children in exchange for perceived physical and/or material comfort. Perhaps it is because, despite my efforts, I will never be able [...]
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“When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, You knew my path…” Psalm 142:3 When I was a fairly new Christian and a young Mama, I had no idea that raising children would require me to walk by faith – I mean, completely trusting the Lord for their futures, especially when life was confusing. Difficult circumstances [...]
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Over the next nine months I will be writing about the fruit of the Spirit and its cultivation in our lives. With each post I’ll be including a free embroidery pattern download featuring the month’s topic. — Have you ever stopped to think about how your family will look five years from now? How about [...]
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In the world today it is hard to be a parent and even harder to be a Christian parent and raise your child, mentor and disciple them, etc. It is important that we have tools that will help us encourage and mold our children’s character along the way and that is why I want to [...]
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Would you like your 12 year old to be able to say, “Mom, I’d like to make dinner tonight.” ? Would you like to to be able to ask your 9 year old to bake some bread? Letting your children help in the kitchen, beginning when they are small will start them and you on [...]
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I usually write about raising girls here on RH, but my husband and I also raised two boys so June asked me to share one of the most important things I learned through that process. The biggest and best piece of advice I can give to you moms is this: Let your boys spend [...]
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