There have been a few key parenting books and resources that have helped me as a mom. I can specifically remember the change in my attitude and outlook after absorbing them. Parenting with Love and Logic Parenting With Love And Logic This book just made SO much sense to me. It helped me to be [...]
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Running uphill. Running in the cold. Running alone. Running to catch up with his sisters. Running in his monkey hat and face paint. Running the final mile on Saturday. 4 years old. 4 weeks. 26.2 miles. Finisher medal. Now…tell me again about that thing you can’t do… Start small. Do it faithfully. Finish. (If your [...]
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Maybe you made big plans to get up early and read your Bible, pray, exercise and plan. Maybe you hit the snooze button this morning. Maybe you’ve hit it every morning for the past month. Maybe you’re feeling discouraged right now. Or maybe you’ve been discouraged for awhile. Maybe your past echoes of brokenness, fatigue [...]
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Today is Martin Luther King Jr day. For those of you who live elsewhere, Martin Luther King Jr is well known for his part in the civil rights movement here in the U.S. And he is probably most remembered for his “I Have A Dream” speech. (RSS and email readers, click here to watch the [...]
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Here are some of my favorite quotes, along with a little comment about why I think it applies to all of you who are taking on the Challenge of “maximizing your mornings.” I hope they inspire you! He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. Jim Elliot [...]
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Life Lessons from a Little Boy The other day I found my little boy in the living room with the fan on ultra-super-insane high speed. He was standing on the couch arms outstretched…waiting. Then, with all his might, he jumped. “Mama, if I catch the wind, I can fly. Watch!” I know what you’re thinking, [...]
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(Note from Kat: This is a guest post from monthly contributor (and inspiring friend) Lara Williams. ) Sometimes I wonder if I’ve completely ruined my kids. I see them copying the sin that have tried to lay down over and over again, and I’m certain. I did it. I ruined them. flickr photo credit [...]
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…I won’t always be the only girl he sings his songs to. The dishes, laundry and crushed up Cheerios will always be around. Let’s go enjoy our kids today. (Need some ideas? Try these.)
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Need goals? Imagine who you want your kids to become. Be that. :: fyi: Registration for the Hello Mornings Challenge ends on January 2. Join us? This post was originally shared on 12/28/10.
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If you were somehow able to read all of the internet today, I don’t think you’d come across anything more beautiful and moving than this. (RSS and email readers may need to click here to watch the video.) Not only is it a powerful story to watch unfold, but it’s also such an incredible picture [...]

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