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Chasing Perfection: Will I Ever Get all my Ducks in a Row?
Over the years I have often felt frustrated that I couldn’t seem to get all aspects of my life in order at the same time. As I’m furiously juggling my roles as a busy wife, mom, daughter, and friend, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Encouragement, motherhood, parenting, seeking perfection, spiritual growth
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Celebrity Culture: Stoking parental dreams of fortune and fame
In today’s world we are enamored with celebrity culture. We “follow” movie and TV actors, spend loads of money on concert tickets, and idolize “bigger than life” sports figures. Many parents, who never realized their own dreams of achieving fame, have … Continue reading
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Tagged celebrity culture, daughters, motherhood, parenting, sons, today's culture, youth sports
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Traditions: Important glue to the fabric of your family
Children love traditions. If you disagree, just try telling your 10-year-old you will no longer be going to Santa’s Tree Farm for your Christmas tree. Traditions create a sense of family identity; a security, and a feeling of unity. My … Continue reading
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Tagged daughters, Family Traditions, motherhood, parenting
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Moms Will be Moms
I went to the grocery store today to get some things for a party I’m having at my house for my mom’s 90th birthday. Her birthday is early in May so it always coincides with Mother’s Day. As I perused … Continue reading
A Letter to Moms of Sons
My husband and I have been praying for many years for the young man who will eventually ask for our daughter’s hand in marriage…even though now we have no idea who that person will be. We know that God has … Continue reading
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Tagged daughters, marriage, motherhood, parenting, sons, today's culture
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