Tag: motherhood
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Intentional About Your Temple
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? Did it happen to be about losing weight or caring for your health? Yep. Me too. I’ve been examining my diet for the last while and have realized that sugar needs to go away for a while. Yes, it’s hard. Yes, there seem to be cupcakes,…
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He Redeems My Life From the Pit
“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion” Psalm 103:1-4 NIV Let’s talk about the pit.…
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Holy Slow
People who are ruled by their desires think only of themselves. Everyone who is ruled by the Holy Spirit thinks about spiritual things. If our minds are ruled by our desires, we will die. But if our minds are ruled by the Spirit, we will have life and peace. Romans 8:5-6 CEV Have you ever had…
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You Don’t Have to Breastfeed–Pt 2 “7 Reasons I Chose Not To”
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 Earlier this year I wrote a blog post titled “You Don’t Have to Breastfeed — Pt 1: Stop the Shame” and promised readers that I would create a part two of the series explaining why…
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When Mom Is Involved in a Miracle
On the third day, a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not…
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You Don’t Have to Breastfeed–Pt. 1 “Stop The Shame”
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 “Is your baby breast-fed or formula-fed?” “Formula-fed.” When the nurse heard my response, she turned to me with a shocked expression on her face. I didn’t appreciate that. She didn’t know my story. She didn’t…
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A Receiving Season
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT I love to be the giver. Gift giving is my favorite expression of love. However, in this postpartum season–I’m in a different role.…
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The Goodness of God
Somedays I just need the reminder that God is good and that He is for me. Sounds basic, I know, but through this journey of overcoming depression & anxiety I’ve found that if I don’t continuously remind myself of His goodness, the devil will try to convince me that He’s not good. But friend, He…
Master Your Mama Mind 