But Jesus was saying, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Luke 23:34 NASB "I said NO! Do not ask again." I turned back to the project I had been working on before I was so rudely interrupted and mumbled, "Why is this so hard? When I say no the first time, I mean it." Sighing in frustration I looked up at my daughter walking away. Her head was bowed and, even from behind, I could see that she was broken, hurt, and unsure. Leaning over my desk, the tears ... [Read More]
On Being Brave and Lessons from my Daughter
Every month I am honored to share some thoughts with an amazing group of mommas - girl mommas, just like me. Women whose hearts know the joy and fear of parenting a girl-child. Women whose prayers cover their daughters from head to toe and heart to soul. Women who long to raise up a generation of God-loving, God-fearing young ladies. Women who know we parent best when we are bowed low before the Father. I've been writing at MOD Squad for over a year. My column is all about parenting from ... [Read More]
Parent with Prayer
Oh this one is my favorite! Of all the gifts we give our children, it is parenting with prayer that reaps the greatest rewards. This is going to be another short post because we don't need to read more about this topic ... we need to spend more time living this topic. {Now is the appropriate time for an "Amen!"} Pray with them. From kneeling by their bedsides at night to quick prayer whispered as a teenager prepares to walk out the door for school ... praying with our children is a ... [Read More]
Parent with Praise
{This might be my shortest blog post ever.} Praise generously. Give your children as much encouragement as you can. Praise genuinely. But make sure you are giving legitimate encouragement. Be specific ... and focus more on character than ability and appearance. One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement. When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own. - John O'Donohue How do you ... [Read More]
Parent with Passion
Writing. Speaking. Teaching. Auburn Football. Playing at interior design. These are a few of the things I am passionate about. Fashion design. Dance. Justin Beiber. These are a few of the things my tween daughter is passionate about. When I speak {write} of parenting with passion, I'm not referring to your passion for your children. Nope! Not this time ... I'm talking about those activities or pursuits in life beyond your kids. Those things matter! They matter a ... [Read More]
10 Ways to Parent with Purpose
Parenting with Purpose. Isn't that what we all want to do? To be intentional, responsive, and proactive in our relationships with our children. The thing is ... that's hard. I mean, what does it look like? And especially what does it look like in the midst of the daily chaos in our homes? How do we walk that line between "Don't Provoke" and "Do Instruct"? Here are 10 ways to parent with purpose: Don't do those things that drive your kids crazy!! Sounds simple, but really ... if he ... [Read More]
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