Dear Daughter, Perfection isn’t Attainable Perfection gets discussed a lot in referencing sin and behaviors. Yet we seem to be lagging a bit in terms of helping our daughters understand that physical perfection isn’t attainable either. Everywhere you look there are images of beautiful women. Perfect skin, makeup, and hair. Perfect bodies and proportions. It’s … [Read more…]
The definition of vulnerability, according to Merriam-Webster is to open oneself up to potential attack, harm, and danger. To be easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally or emotionally. That doesn’t sound like a very smart thing to willing do, right? Except in marriage we are to come together so that two can become one. We … [Read more…]
Come out of the Shadows – Embrace Your True Identity “You’re too sensitive.” “Stop being so sensitive.” If I collected change every time I had heard those sentences when I was growing up I would be living in a far nicer home. What sentence is popping in your head? I know there’s one there because … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliates. The links don’t cost you anything extra but they do provide me a small commission if you use them! One of my favorite books to read my kids when they were younger was “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. It’s all about a dad and his kids … [Read more…]
Inexpensive Dates with Your Spouse Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and with that date usually comes the commercials, ads, and coupons for extravagant outings and dates. It can feel overwhelming and even disappointing for the penny pinching families. (Like mine!) We are a one income family and can’t justify spending significant money on one evening. … [Read more…]
To “love your neighbor as yourself” – You have to love yourself Jesus tells us that the second greatest commandment is to ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ – Matthew 22:39 NIV And throughout the bible we see examples of love and sacrifice for one another. One of the greatest stories of this connection with fellow man is through David and … [Read more…]
Utilizing Rewards in Parenting I’ve worked with children for almost twenty years. Starting back (way back!) in high school up until now as a mental health therapist. One of the most difficult questions I receive from parents is wanting me to give them blanket advice. The problem is no parenting advice is one sizes fits … [Read more…]
Women of Class – Becoming a Titus 2 Woman Our society has made a significant push to attempt to elevate women and the view of women. However, the process in which it has done so has been without class. The game plan appears to be to do everything that men do but in the process … [Read more…]
When Your Spouse is Without Boundaries According to Merriam Webster, a boundary is something that shows where an area ends and another area begins; a point or limit that indicates where two things become different. Boundaries is then unofficial rules about what should not be done; limits that define acceptable behavior. But when addiction takes root, boundaries … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliates. The links don’t cost you anything extra but they do provide me a small commission if you use them. Learning to Enjoy God’s Diet There are so many different diets and food lifestyles out there. And if a person is wanting to lose weight and focus on being healthy, the sheer … [Read more…]