If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all…
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I Will Not Parent Angry Challenge
Do You Parent Angry? Part 1 Do You Parent Angry? Part 2 Lord, I struggle with sometimes reacting in anger to my children. I forget how words, a harsh voice, or an angry expression can wound them. I want to respond calmly to them, correct them with their hearts in mind, and help them build relationships. Help me to always…
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Do You Parent Angry? Part 2
In Do You Parent Angry? Part 1, I discuss what I mean by parent angry. I said, “The angry way of parenting stems from our own desires for peace, compliance, and obedience. Our need to be loved.” Angry parenting looks at the child’s behavior and how it affects us. The opposite of getting angry is to remain calm. Let’s explore…
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Do You Parent Angry? Part 1
The house is still. I’ve already kissed my sweetie, and waved I Love You in sign language as he pulled out of the driveway. I sent up a prayer for his work day. As I type these words, my youngest has stirred. Rubbing sleep from her eyes, she comes into my arms for a hug, then wanders off to the…
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Hearty Vegetable Beef Stew
I honestly didn’t think you would ever, ever, see me post recipes on here. I’m just not kitchen savvy; more a walking disaster type really. I’ve boiled water right out of the pot, burned Rice-a-roni, and had more unidentified objects in my fridge than seen in the night sky. But lately, dare I say, I’m finding joy in cooking. My…
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