The father-daughter relationship is a very special bond that needs to be nurtured. It is so important that a daughter know the love her father has for her. A wonderful way for fathers to cultivate this special relationship and spend time with their daughters is to attend an inspiring father daughter event. One of [...]
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Today we have a post by Jill Novak of Remembrance Press… Can you believe January is almost over? As I write, the clock on my bedside table ticks loudly, counting out the seconds–one after another–reminding me that life is speeding full steam ahead. In the multitude of minutes that fill these fleeting days, can I [...]
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The name of my blog is Raising Arrows, but there is something I always like to clarify… I am also raising adults. If there is one thing our society is lacking these days, it is Responsibility. Responsibility for our own actions. Responsibility for our own consequences. Responsibility for our behaviors, emotions, and reactions. All too [...]
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Today we have a special guest post from Susie Shock of Our Simple Farm… “Why did you do that? You ruined it! How could you do something so careless?” Have you ever been there with your [...]
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“Parenting is hard”. My friend announced their family motto. I agree with her 100%. There’s the delicate balance between “training them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” and all that entails, and the work that only the Lord can do in a heart. We require obedience, but obedience must ultimately be from a [...]
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If you were to ask me to name one of my favorite things to do with my children, reading out loud to them would definitely be at the top of the list! I have such a treasure trove of memories surrounding the books we’ve read together. I, myself, am a lover of the printed page [...]
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Our two oldest children were involved in a children’s choir performance on a Sunday afternoon recently at a nursing home. Carrianna, our three year old daughter was sitting quietly by herself observing the service and my husband took our youngest daughter so I could attempt to sit comfortably (if there is such a thing during [...]
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Hello Mothers, Daughters, and Grandmothers, My name is Jill Novak and I will officially be joining the Raising Homemakers team in January. I am the mother of five children, three of whom are daughters. Claire(25), Elizabeth (16), and Anna (12) are as different as sisters can be, and each one brings me immeasurable joy! The [...]
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