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If I Could Start Motherhood Again

Two Things I’d Do Differently If I Could Start Motherhood Again

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From this vantage point, with my oldest leaving the nest, getting ready to start her adult life as a married woman, and my youngest just shy of turning sixteen, I have perspective on what I would do differently as I’ve come to see the truly sacred work of motherhood. God designed the relationship between mother and child as one to provide the kind of emotional AND physical security that lays the foundation for development.  Studies upon studies show the impact an emotionally engaged and present mama has on her child. And yet, how many of us (I’m raising my hand)…

You Can Rebuild Your Legacy

You Can Rebuild Your Legacy

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You’re creating a new way. Those were hard words to receive and actually believe. I was so busy focusing on what I didn’t do right that I lost sight of all that I was doing to build a new legacy for my family line. Maybe that’s where you find yourself today . . . keenly aware of what you’ve come from and totally overwhelmed by how that’s influenced your mothering. We can’t help but repeat what we’ve learned. It’s easy to place blame. It’s easy to make excuses. It’s hard to own it and choose a new way. But hard…

3 Steps to Help Deal with Screen Addictions in Your Family

3 Steps to Help Deal with Screen Addictions in Your Family

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As I squeezed into the middle seat on the plane, I whispered a thank you to the Lord for a seat between two quiet souls. The woman to the left of me was happy to read her kindle and the 20-something guy to the right was completely absorbed by his video game. At first, I thought that was a good thing, as I could focus on my work without interruption. I was wrong. The music from the game was playing loud enough in his earbuds for me to be able to hear pretty much all of it, including the shooting. I’m…

Mothering with Eternity in Mind

Mothering in Faith with an Eternity Mindset

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How do you handle releasing your children into God’s hands? With four teenagers, I’m currently being challenged more than ever before to release my children into God’s hands as they step into situations in which I can not assure their safety, control their decisions, nor guarantee the outcome of their experiences.   It’s such a stark contrast to the early years of motherhood when my entire focus was about ensuring safety, protection, and provision.  As my sister says, “We just need to bubble wrap them.” If only! Bubble wrap might prevent a bruise or break, but it can’t save a…

How to Create Family Culture

How to Create Family Culture

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I’m excited to introduce you to a brand new podcast and ministry, The Family Culture Project, started by my friend, coaching client, and More to Be contributing writer, Kimberly Amici. She and her husband have come together to equip you in developing a family culture that resonates with your values and vision for your family. On this episode of The Family Culture Project Podcast, Kim and I chat about what to do when you’re spouse is not on board — meaning, what happens when you are pushing for a particular kind of culture but your spouse isn’t seeing things quite the…

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