Joy
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Mothering in God’s Strength
“And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 10 Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10… Continue reading
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Muddy Footprints and Cows in the Yard
A few days ago it rained it Texas. As a state perpetually in some form of drought, this was noteworthy. My children and I watched as the dark clouds rolled in, and then relished the sound of pelting rain against our metal roof. You could almost feel the grass and trees sigh in relief. Of… Continue reading
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Steadfast Joy
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation… Continue reading
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Choosing to Rejoice: Meditations on the Magnificat
Let us not become overwhelmed with the circumstances of lives. Let us not look to a new year for change or hope. Rather, let us take a cue from Mary, and rejoice, that Jesus has come. Continue reading
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Living the Joy-Filled Life in the Desert
Are you feeling isolated right now? With the pandemic of COVID-19 many people are living under “shelter-in-place” orders, with no definite end date in sight. For mamas of young ones, I believe this season can be especially difficult as many normal sources of community have been suspended or changed to online platforms. While modern technology… Continue reading
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Joy, Thanksgiving, and Parenting
“Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this peace), and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and exhorting one another with all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, all with grace in your… Continue reading
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