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Daily Prayer for Strength motherhood mothering challenges prayer strength Mar 25, 2015

My Dear Warriors of Light,

I wanted to share a little moment with you, one of those everyday struggles that perhaps you've encountered too. It's a challenge that, I believe, many of us face daily...

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The Power of "I Want" autism parenting power in prayer Mar 16, 2015

Dear Warrior Sisters in Christ,

I'd like to share a little story that reminded me of the power of simple words and understanding in parenting, just like our Father in Heaven comprehends...

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Morning Walks: My Sanctuary exercise motherhood mothering stress self-care walking Mar 09, 2015

Dear Warriors of Light,

I want to share a moment of vulnerability. The daily chaos with kids often feels like it adds to my increasingly gray hairs. But my morning walk brings peace, clarity, and...

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Parental Rules and God's Commandments commandments mothering mishaps rules Mar 06, 2015

Dear Children,

You may not always understand why Mom has certain rules. Case in point: "Don't throw balls in the house." You might have wondered, "Why not?" until one day, the inevitable happened....

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Embracing Small Victories hope for future hope in hard times mothering challenges perseverance Mar 05, 2015

Dear Beloved Warriors of Light,

I was going through some old family photos and came across a picture that simultaneously made me laugh and brought tears to my eyes. It was taken during a family...

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Guarding Our Children's Hearts Online children and social media parenting pornography Feb 27, 2015

Dear Sisters in Christ,

Today, I want to share a story about an encounter my daughter had, a story that has led me to contemplate the battles our children face in this digital age.

My 10-year-old...

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Kindness of Strangers: A Mother's Story autism kindness mothering mishaps mothering stress Feb 20, 2015

Dear Sisters in Christ,

Today, I want to share a moment with you that reminded me of the kindness of strangers and the challenges we face as parents. Last fall, we decided to take our kids out to...

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My Son's Heart: Autism and Unconditional Love autism eternal perspective parenting siblings to autism Feb 12, 2015

Dear Sisters in Christ,

I wanted to share a moment from my family that touched my heart. My son, Jordan, recently expressed his thoughts about his brother Nathan, who has autism. Jordan wondered...

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Divine Light: Finding Hope in Exhaustion exhaustion jesus christ parenting Feb 09, 2015

Dear Sisters in Christ,

I hope this message finds you well, filled with the peace and grace of our Lord. I recently had the opportunity to delve into a passage from the Gospel of Luke, a story that...

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Answering Jacob's Tough Question Feb 05, 2015

My Dearest Sisters in Christ,

I wanted to share a tender moment with you, one that happened when my precious son, Jacob, asked me a difficult question. He is a bright and loving 12-year-old, but he...

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In Loving Memory of Christine death hope in christ love true faith Jan 27, 2015

Dear Sisters in Christ,

I hope this letter finds you well, although I must admit it carries a heavy heart. Yesterday, I received a phone call that shattered the peace of my day. My dear cousin...

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Grateful for Dirty Dishes gratitude Jan 23, 2015

My Dearest Lord,

Today, I want to express gratitude for the dirty dishes that clutter my sink. I know it sounds unusual, but bear with me. Instead of viewing this chore as a burden, I've chosen to...

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