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Gaslighting Parents: How to Redeem Toxic Phrases with Biblical Love
Parenting is a sacred calling, but it’s not without its challenges. Sometimes, in the heat of a tantrum or a teen’s defiance, we might say things that hurt more than we intend — gaslighting phrases that make our kids doubt their feelings or reality. Even Christian parents can be gaslighting parents. I’ve been there too. In this guide, I explore what gaslighting phrases are, why they slip out, and how…
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12 Signs of an Emotionally Safe Mom: How to Raise Kids in Faith and Love
As Christian moms, we’re called to nurture our children not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually, too. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us to “train up a child in the way he should go,” and part of that training is creating a home where our kids feel safe to grow, fail, and flourish. Emotional safety isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a sacred space where love meets faith, and our children learn they’re…
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Winter Cleaning As Worship (Checklist to Get Your Home and Heart Ready for Holidays)
Winter comes with holidays and lots of… winter cleaning. The weather changes (in my area, it means muddy and snowy boots and paws)… Extensive Christmas cooking brings havoc to my kitchen. Kids are home for holidays (you know the consequences). Guests yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I forgot to mention crafts and presents that make me feel like I’m drowning in clutter. NONETHELESS, in the middle of this holy mess, I…
