I am in the thick of teaching my youngest about what it really means to Love sacrificially. A big idea for an eleven year old. But, as I hear about her encounters at school, the societal pressures of a whole student body of pre-teens, and the acceptance rate according to your appearance and your “in”Continue reading “Humility, Love, and Pre-Teens”
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A Mom’s Peacemaking
A long time ago, a friend spoke some truth to me that went dormant in my heart. Lately, it is pressing on me more and more. She said, “You shouldn’t let your kids offend you.” This was after I admitted to being personally offended by my school age children’s words. It’s so hard to notContinue reading “A Mom’s Peacemaking”
Journey Toward Nativity: Into His Life
As I journey toward nativity, I find myself searching for ways to fit Christ in our season. Yesterday was St. Nicholas day, and I will admit, I spent more time focusing on what to put in my kids’ shoes, than contemplating the life of the saint who emanated Christ’s love throughout his lifetime. And yet, last night I was complaining that our Christmas is going to be boring this year—because we don’t have fun plans…you know, that’s what the season is about.
Journey Toward Nativity: Mary’s Obedience
For a long time, I would brush past the mother of God in my readings, thinking, “God could have chosen anyone”.
Of course. He’s God.
But would anyone respond the way Mary had?
Journey Toward Nativity: Childlike Faith
What does it look like for me? I am far from the heart of a child. But I am fully aware of the examples Christ gives to return to His way. I can rest in repentance, in Hope, in the beauty of Life around me—the witness of God above.
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