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    Circumstances come and go, but God is forever. Put Circumstances come and go, but God is forever. Put your trust in Him, not what happens to you. Fix your eyes on what is real, and when you feel scared of all the unknowns, cling to the virtue of hope🕊️

#hope #light #faith #Jesus #Easterweek #Sundayiscoming #morethanamombook #truthsformoms
    Spring Break 2023🐚 Very grateful for the R&R, havi Spring Break 2023🐚 Very grateful for the R&R, having Sophie with us on her last high school spring break, and quality time with family and friends that brought lots of new memories and a day trip to Fairhope, one of our favorite cities. I could get used to beach time, it makes it hard to go home🤍
    When Michelangelo looked at a slab of marble, he s When Michelangelo looked at a slab of marble, he saw a figure hiding inside that wanted to be set free. As a sculptor, he saw it as his job to chip away that marble to uncover that hidden figure.

I believe this is how God sees us. While others only see a random slab of marble, God sees the masterpiece inside. He sees the inner potential that isn’t obvious to anyone yet.

As parents, we’re called to model God’s love to our children. While we may see glimpses of their inner potential, only God sees the final masterpiece. Only He has the vision of who they can be with His hand at work in their life. One of the best prayers we can pray is for help to see our children through their Creator’s eyes and love them like He loves them. This is important at all ages, but especially in the teenage years. It can make all the difference in being patient with the process as a child grows up🤍

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    Resharing this message written by @beaconstantine. Resharing this message written by @beaconstantine. Mourning with the families impacted and creating space today to grieve a tragedy that no parent should face. When Christians say “pray”, know that it isn’t a call to inaction. It’s not an excuse to sit back, be lazy, and do nothing as evil occurs. Prayer isn’t the absence of action - but rather, talking to God before taking action. Asking for wisdom and direction to know the next right step…before we make that call, check in with that friend, and do what we feel called to do. We are all devastated for this sweet community, and rather than pour all our energy into online debates. l consider it a better use of time to first seek guidance and wisdom from the One who is with us in this battle and close to the broken-hearted.
    One thing I’m hearing about more through my work i One thing I’m hearing about more through my work is the unrealistic expectations that many girls today bring into dating & marriage. 

Shaped by social media ideals and an age of affluence, many girls treat boys like an ATM machine and get married with the idea that they’ll have a fully decorated home by age 25 or 30 that looks like their parent’s home. They follow IG influencers who tell them to buy $300 bikinis and aspire to a luxury lifestyle that most young husbands can’t afford. As a result, marriages are suffering. Many young couples are building a life together based on goals that ultimately lead to arguments, disillusionment, and debt. 

New on the #girlmompodcast my counselor friend @kim_anderson_life and I share some thoughts and strategies to teach our daughters a healthy mindset about money and the importance of work. You can find our conversation through the link in my bio🎧
    Marietta, let’s do it again! I’m still smiling aft Marietta, let’s do it again! I’m still smiling after the amazing “Love Her Well” event where 525 mothers + daughters came together to celebrate sisterhood, friendship, and faith.

The planning committee led by Emily Holle, Betsy Kelley, Amber Harris, Rebecca Jones, Shery Dishman and Angie Smith outdid themselves to create a magical night at Marietta FUMC. I had so much fun watching their planning process and the heart and soul they poured into this event💕As I told the girls that night, women get things done! And I meet the best women in each community I visit, women who love the Lord and want others to know how loved they are too. 

A huge thank you to everyone who came (including two of my closest friends @blalockliz and @rshollingsworth14). I wrapped up this visit by having breakfast with the mom of Ella’s sorority little sister, and as we shared stories of what a blessing they’ve been in each other’s lives, it just reminded me of how friendship should be - easy and natural. Through Christ we find that, and I am grateful for the many people I meet who point me toward this truth. 

#mothersanddaughters #girlmom #girlmompodcast #raisinggirls #raisingteens #loveherwellbook #morethanamombook
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    You know the saying, “God’s office is at the end o You know the saying, “God’s office is at the end of your rope”? Well, it’s held true for me. One reason I have a big heart for young moms with little kids is because those years were especially hard for me. I’m glad I started writing then so I don’t forget my struggles. This article emerged from the hardest year of my life (2012) that brought me to my knees and completely changed my heart. Sharing it as a reminder of the hope that comes through Jesus and His death in the cross 🕊️
    Milton, thank you for an unforgettable “Night to E Milton, thank you for an unforgettable “Night to Exhale” event at Birmingham United Methodist Church! Beth Moon and her planning team of Kelly Masters, Michelle Sobolewski and Page Timmerman went above and beyond in creating a beautiful, meaningful event that was good for the soul and brought together 350 moms who were a joy to spend time with. Since most of my events are mothers & daughters, it felt extra-special to be with just women who attended with friends and would say things like, “Tell her your story!” as they walked up in my book line. It reminded me of how we need good friends who lovingly nudge us forward and help us to take that brave next step. On a good day our friends are bonus - and on a bad day they’re a lifetime, and you ladies in Milton showed me a refreshing illustration of women supporting women❤️

#motherhood #momfriends #momssupportingmoms #morethanamombook #asironsharpensiron
    The more resources that children have, the less re The more resources that children have, the less resourceful they become (Tim Elmore), and maybe that’s why kids today are more likely to be consumers than creators, quick to buy but not quick to make. 

Next to most of the world, Americans are wealthy. Today’s families are also more affluent than families 20 or 30 years ago. We know this can lead to entitlement, but it can also lead to emptiness. That’s why many parents intentionally decide to not spoil their kids. 

As an uber-wealthy woman once put it this way: “Do you know what happens to a tomato when it spoils? It rots on the inside. That’s what happens when you spoil your kids.” 

I think she was onto something🤍

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