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God Comes to Us
God comes to us in our feelings of smallness, insecurity, and shame. When we leave prematurely, or turn away, he doesn't give up. When we feel out of place and uncomfortable, he finds us. Most of all, he doesn't come to shame or condemn, but to bless us.
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Forgiveness and Imperfect Parenting
As parents, forgiveness sets us free from the demands of perfectionism. We don’t have to get it all right. When we mess up, we apologize, humbly ask for forgiveness, and accept the grace there for us. In fact, our imperfect parenting provides the opportunity to teach our children about…
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Parenting with Beginner’s Mind
But what happens when we let go of having to change something, letting go of our judgments about good or bad qualities? What happens when we can step back from all the thinking, planning, problem solving, and analyzing, and just be with our children? Beginner’s Mind can help with…
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6 Words of Encouragement for New Mothers
My friend and new mom, I am so excited for you. I also ache with you, and grieve the hard parts of these transitions with you. Here are some words written from my soul to yours...
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Approaching Motherhood with Presence, Thankfulness, & Grace.
As I’ve entered into the season of motherhood in the most beautifully messy kind of way, I have committed to holding fast to three things: Presence, Thankfulness, and Grace.
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A Love So Deep It Hurts
As I cradle my sweet little girl, moving my fingers over her soft newborn skin and twirl the small pieces of hair behind her head, what I feel for this daughter is what He feels for me. This gift that He's given is waking me up to His tender,…
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How Mindfulness Can Help Parents of Children with Autism
Mindfulness is not just a series of stress-management techniques, but a way of being with our experiences. Parents of children with autism, among us all, may benefit from mindfulness practice
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Waiting With Anticipation
Waiting for a Baby I’m coming into my 3rd trimester next week with our first baby girl, Laura Marie. I praise God for a healthy pregnancy and for carrying me and baby Laura this far. What a joy it’s been to feel her move and grow. Words can’t fully…
