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  • christian parenting

    Why I Don’t Do Devotions

    July 7, 2020 / No Comments

    When I was a fledgling Christian, I was advised to do devotions. Twenty years later, I don't do devotions anymore. Here's why.

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    Kristin

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    Holy Week Reading Plan: The Gospel of John and Selections of Scripture to Prepare Your Heart for Resurrection Day

    April 4, 2020

    On Obedience and Grace

    August 6, 2018

    Is Spanking Biblical? An Extensive Exegesis by a Skeptical Mama – Part 1

    August 16, 2018
  • christian parenting,  seasonal

    Holy Week Reading Plan: The Gospel of John and Selections of Scripture to Prepare Your Heart for Resurrection Day

    April 4, 2020 / No Comments

    Join me in reading the Gospel of John this Holy Week. I've written a daily reading plan, including portions of John and other selections from Scripture, to prepare your heart for Resurrection Day.

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    Kristin

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    God loved Noah. Period.

    July 21, 2018

    On Greeting our Children and Becoming a Better Parent

    January 23, 2019

    Why “Going to Church” is Unbiblical and Correcting our Christian Phraseology Matters

    June 30, 2019
  • christian parenting

    God is Still a Good Daddy: On Trusting in the Truth when We are Tempted to Doubt

    March 20, 2020 / No Comments

    Today, my son told me through great tears: "God is not a good daddy." It was if the bottom fell out of my heart. Because I've been there. I think we all have been there. During this season of uncertainty, we are more susceptible to believing the Great Lie that God is not good. We need to confess that doubt and be extra vigilant to meditate on the Truth. God is, indeed, still a good Daddy.

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    Kristin

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    Spring Cleaning the Mind

    March 23, 2019

    Is Spanking Biblical? An Extensive Exegesis by a Skeptical Mama – Part 2

    August 16, 2018

    Is Spanking Biblical? An Extensive Exegesis by a Skeptical Mama – Part 3

    August 16, 2018
  • books

    Sacred Stillness: 5 Books for Mama’s Morning Time

    January 14, 2020 / No Comments

    There are few things in life as life-giving and grounding for me as time spent alone in the quiet morning. Here are five books that I have been reading from to nourish my mind and heart and preparing me for a day of serving my family.

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    Kristin

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    30 Non-Fiction Book Suggestions for Your 2020 Reading List

    November 27, 2019

    7 Tips for Building a Living Books Library

    July 26, 2019

    15 Non-Fiction Books for Your Christmas List (Plus, a Gift for the Mama with no Time to Read)

    November 24, 2018
  • books,  seasonal

    30 Non-Fiction Book Suggestions for Your 2020 Reading List

    November 27, 2019 / No Comments

    Are you getting enough non-fiction? Non-fiction books are an incredible source of knowledge, inspiration, and practical tips for improving life for you and your family. Add some of these suggestions to your 2020 reading list!

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    Kristin

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    July 26, 2019
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Meet Kristin

Hey! I'm a wife and mama of two beautiful kiddos. I believe in the power of words, beauty, faith, grace, and love. While I love to theorize about and strive for parenting ideals, I value the art of keeping it real. Thanks for reading.

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