Parenting Bravely

It is our goal to parent out of holy confidence rather than out of fear. Whether parenting typical children with their own set of unique needs and an unsteady world around them or parenting a child with special needs and/or through adoption, it is not an easy journey. Join me for insight and encouragement for your parenting journey.

Overwhelmed? 5 Ways to Make the Holidays Less Hectic and More Meaningful
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Overwhelmed? 5 Ways to Make the Holidays Less Hectic and More Meaningful

Are you longing to ditch the overwhelm and make your holidays less hectic? Would you like to make them more meaningful? Filled with more moments of hope? Making the Holidays Less Hectic and More Meaningful Hope. A small but exquisite word. One that changes lives. As I walked into the store I couldn’t miss it….

A Prayer for Our Children to Follow Jesus
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A Prayer for Our Children to Follow Jesus

Parenting involves many aspects, but the single most vital thing we can do for our children is to pray for them to follow Jesus. When they love and follow Him, everything else will naturally fall into place. Following Jesus A Journey to Following Jesus Years ago, I wrote a post about my oldest son. I…

Experience Christmas Joy Again: 7 Simple Steps to Reignite Your Spark
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Experience Christmas Joy Again: 7 Simple Steps to Reignite Your Spark

Christmas should be a time of joy! But there are often hard circumstances that steal our Christmas joy. These 7 tips will help you focus on Christ and rediscover your joy this Christmas!

4 Bible Verses to Encourage You When You Want to Become a Foster Parent
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4 Bible Verses to Encourage You When You Want to Become a Foster Parent

As a Christian, caring for children who need a loving home and family by becoming a foster parent is a beautiful way to put your faith into action. Becoming a foster parent can have its challenges, but overall, it’s a positive, rewarding experience that can fill you with joy and pride. If you are considering…

10 Life-Saving Tips That Will Breathe Hope into Your Adoption Story
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10 Life-Saving Tips That Will Breathe Hope into Your Adoption Story

Even a successful adoption story isn’t easy. Adoption is an amazing gift. It’s beautiful, mind-boggling, and a picture of what love is all about. Yet every adoption story begins in grief. So, no matter the beauty or the love we are ready to give as we choose to make adoption part of our story, the…

Mom to Mom Confessions: Are You the Mom You Wanted to Be?
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Mom to Mom Confessions: Are You the Mom You Wanted to Be?

This post is for all those who want to be or are a mom. It is a mom to mom kind of letter. One that I pray gives you hope when motherhood ends up not looking like the version you’d dreamed of. At some point in our lives, we formed a mental image. The image…