As a mother of two lively toddlers, each day unfolds a new chapter in the heartwarming yet sometimes tumultuous journey of parenthood. The echoes of laughter resonate through our home, painting our days with joy and gratitude. Yet, amidst the giggles lie the inevitable toddler tantrums – sudden, intense, and often unexpected. The storm of…
As a little girl, I always dreamed of being a hard working woman. I played with my dolls and stuffed animals, but they weren’t my children like how my seven year old daughter plays. They were my students. I would set up my classroom in the dining room right in front of the bookshelf that…
“Love your enemies.”-Matthew 5:44(NIV) Clearly, Jesus was not talking about me. His audience must have been the “thousands of years ago brutal mob who was known to occasionally throw stones and needed some serious behavioral modification.” Not me. I don’t have any enemies! At least, I don’t think so… I’m a suburban housewife with four…
We recently lost a beloved family pet. He was a bearded dragon named Chewbacca, “Chewie” for short, after the Star Wars character. He wasn’t hairy and didn’t make any cool noises like his namesake, but he was a lot of fun. The kids made obstacle courses for him, carried him around on their shoulders and…
God’s grace is an eminent love of the Heavenly Father for us. It covers us like waves of grace. It does not require our goodness because we are not but saves us from the pit of destruction that we deserve.
Single parenting is difficult, but my relationship with God helps me to keep balance. Catherine Wilson shares more in this post…
This summer I have been pretty short fused when it comes to my children. I work from home, so during the school year I have eight hours a day all to myself. That’s eight hours of quiet time. Eight hours where I decide how to spend my time. Queue the end of the school year…
I’ve been a parent for twelve years now, and in that time have made all kinds of mistakes. I’m sure I’ll make loads more before it’s all said and done. There are several lies about being a mom that I realize I’ve believed over the years that have contributed to those mistakes, some of which…
Housekeeping is not my forte. It never has been. I have friends who are household rock stars. They are the perfect embodiment of the Proverbs 31 woman. But I am not that woman. Back when I was a single mom with just one child, I could keep up pretty good… most of the time. Let’s…
Walking into the unknown can be scary, both for children and grown-ups. Today Candid Gal Jessica Schneider shares truths to remember when walking into the unknown.
We want to comfort the tears of the ones we love, and sometimes the best way to do that is to just be there. Learn more in a precious story from Candid Guest Linda VanderWier.
Patience is a virtue. Have you ever heard that before? Rachel is back on Candidly Christian sharing 5 Bible verses on patience.
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