Let Them Feel
Children's feelings can be hard to cope with sometimes (all the time), but I'm learning to let myself be surprised by them.
Children's feelings can be hard to cope with sometimes (all the time), but I'm learning to let myself be surprised by them.
My heart wants to weep a little when I read the words “real rest.” I crave it. Yearn for it. And, my parent-friend, learning the unforced rhythms of grace these days is so necessary.
We may not be able to shield our children (or ourselves) from the travesties of the world, but we can teach them where to go with their pain and sadness.
God wants us to be good little girls and boys. That’s what I thought. And though it might have been there in the subtext, what wasn’t actually said was: “because Jesus…” Jesus loves us so incredibly deeply, he wants us to follow him and his way, and he wants the very best for us. That’s what’ll make it good.
Did you know that there are over 60 passages in Scripture about planting seeds, sowing, or reaping?
I’m cocooned in bed and I can hear my toddler ask my husband, “Is mommy still sleeping? It’s daytime!” My husband responds by saying, “Mom is sick today.” “Why is she sick?” “Her heart is sad.”
How do we lean on Jesus and raise our kids during COVID-19?
When it comes to the best opportunities and the best possible start for our kids in their relationship with Jesus, the one factor that matters most is our relationship with Jesus.