The worst battle I fight on a continual basis is feeling like a failure. Some days I chalk it up to being a stay at home mom because things like laundry, dishes, meals, and schooling never really end. There are "aha" moments when my children joyfully read on the clean floor or dishes are neatly … Continue reading Letting go of the title of failure
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Extending grace both ways
A huge chasm often exists in the church. On one side of the chasm we have women who have experienced infertility, miscarriage, or both. On the other side we have women who have not experienced these trials. This chasm doesn’t need to exist, and in fact, God doesn’t want it to exist at all. The … Continue reading Extending grace both ways
When sin stunts spiritual growth
The path of sanctification is not a smooth line upward to Christ-likeness. Sometimes that line doesn't even look like it's going up. Christ has made us righteous, and we feel the exhilaration of spiritual growth in our life, then we fall into sin and struggle to overcome temptation. Now what? Paul addresses some believers in … Continue reading When sin stunts spiritual growth