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5 Important Things We Must Tell Our Boys

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Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite guy ❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite guy ❤️ You have the key to my heart forever and a day! 

I’m so glad God gave me you to keep me steady, make me laugh, and build this beautiful chaos together that we call life. 😍🤪@bryanschumaker 

#valentines #foreverandaday #godgavemeyou #myfavoriteguy
I love Valentine’s Day. An opportunity to share I love Valentine’s Day. An opportunity to share a little extra love with the world is my perfect cup of tea ❤️ 

But I also realize that sentiment isn’t felt by everyone.  Sadly, we all have scars and stories that have wound us along some pretty complicated roads. 

If today is a hard day for you, I want to remind you of the one Truth more important than anything other. 🗣

You are loved. ♥️ 
Yes. You are. 
Even more than to the moon and back. 

Maybe someone has let you down. Betrayed you. Or they are no longer here with you. And your feelings want you to believe you are alone ... and unloved. 

Friend, it’s not the truth. Contrary to popular opinion, our feelings lead us astray and, yes, lie to us. ❌

The Truth is that God loves you so much He died for you! He calls you HIS and created you in His image. He says you are quite marvelous and He delights in you. He is a mighty warrior that will save you. 

He’s not going to fall short because He is not human. He can’t lie. And He will never leave you. ✝️
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#godlovesyou #jesuslovesyou #valentinesday2021 #justareminder #bibleverseoftheday #thedailyword #marvelouslymade #mightywarrior #christianwomen #youareloved❤️ #zephaniah317 #scripturesunday #hope #livesurrendered
What if there was a devotional and journal that he What if there was a devotional and journal that helped us talk to our kids about equality? 

What if there was an easy way to start these conversations, journal through what the Bible says on the topic, and watch our family grow in their knowledge about such issues?

Well, there is! 🙌

A project that I contributed to just released a 16-week devotional and journal that does just that. 

Equality: Created Equal in His Image

This devotional and journal is a resource for ushering our families into conversations about equality and diversity. 

Each week has a devotion related to equality, diversity, adoption, discrimination, and many more subjects, with journal pages for discussion, prayer requests, confessions, and reflection.

I was honored to be a part of this book because I believe these are conversations every family needs to have. And because I know our God calls us all His family, His Word is the authority we need to turn to in order to get our hearts right. 

You can get your copy now on Amazon! 🙌🙌🙌 I just updated my #linkinbio so just click on it and you will find it! 

#newbook #devotionaljournal #familydevotional #equality #equalitymatters #equalinhiseyes #devotable #devotableapp #authorsofinstagram #faithauthors #christianliving #christianfamilies #newdevotional #intheword #jesusfirst 

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My sweet guy had a birthday yesterday! Even thou My sweet guy had a birthday yesterday! 

Even though it wasn’t the celebration I’d have loved for him, I do believe he knows how very loved, appreciated, and respected he is by the kids and me. We are blessed beyond measure that God gave us him. ❤️ I look forward to celebrating many many MANY more together @bryanschumaker 🎊😍🎂

(But really, couldn’t the #chiefs  have come through for him? 🤷‍♀️😩🏈)

(I did manage to cook him his favorite dinner 💪 - the first meal I’ve been able to cook in 3 weeks!) #celebratingthelittlethings 

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Prayers are the often whispered, sometimes cried, Prayers are the often whispered, sometimes cried, and every now and again loudly proclaimed words from the deepest parts of our soul to the welcoming ears of Jesus.
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Prayer is my lifeline when I don’t know which way to turn. And it's my outpouring of gratitude and adoration to a God who makes possible what can appear impossible.
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been miserably sick with #covid🤒 a second time. The first time was easy, but not this one. It came after a month of anaphylactic reactions to the cluster allergy shots I was undergoing in an attempt to overcome what's become debilitating allergies.

Honestly, I've spent a lot of my life battling chronic illnesses. They are nothing compared to the God that fights for me. But over the last couple of years my health issues have gotten more complicated. Age probably doesn't help. ⠀

As my body's youth declines, so does its ability to fight the illnesses in the same way.

The enemy would love for me to view this as defeat. But I know differently. God doesn’t leave our moments unused for good when we surrender them to Him.

Every battle makes me love deeper ...⠀
learn more ... ⠀
hold onto the important ... ⠀
and search for each moment of joy, love, hope, and peace in each day. ⠀
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Once upon a time, I looked at productivity as a portion of my total worth. I learned that belief was a flat out lie. But as I face more uncontrollable circumstances that leave this former Type A person stuck in bed, I dig deeper into the truth that says I am so much more. ⠀
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I am so much more, not because of what I do, but because of what Christ has done for me. ✝️⠀
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I pray that truth sinks deeply into your soul today. Own it, my friend. Claim it. You are worthy. ⠀
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As I wrote in the beginning, prayer is that lifeline. It's a light leading us to Jesus. It's how we keep our eyes on Hope. So, as you own the truth that you are worthy, never forget your lifeline. Pray with all you’ve got. ⠀
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If you want to start praying more, click on my #linkinbio there’s a ton of prayer resources to help. 

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Years ago our worship team sang the simple words o Years ago our worship team sang the simple words of this Psalm. Then, as I rocked my babies through what often felt like endless nights, It was one of the lullabies I'd gently sing over them. 

As I'd sing, I'd pray, asking God to make my heart pure and pleasing to Him and my words equally so. I'd ask Him to do the same for the precious child in my arms. "God, may his words and his heart always be pleasing to You."

Today, as I witness so much anger, bitterness, and yes ... hate, I pray this Scripture over all our people. 

Right now, we have lost sight of what is kind and good and right. We've allowed the world to dictate the height of our bar. And we've allowed our anger to lead us instead of our love. 

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Dear Father, 
Would You turn our hearts back to You? Please, God, give us eyes to see Your Truth and the strength to tune out all that is a lie. Lead us toward that which is pleasing to You because, God, I know that Your version of living is so much better than what we are witnessing today. I know it starts with me - my heart - my words. Father, so that I may be part of a greater good and a change desperately needed, let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to You. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen
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This sweet boy turns 16 today!The high pitched squ This sweet boy turns 16 today!The high pitched squeals, all consuming belly laughs and blond curls have turned into a manly voice, keen-witted humor, and hair that’s mostly brown. 

He’s been tough and rugged since the first time he broke his brand new front tooth at 14 months (he did it 3 more times -even the permanent one 🤦‍♀️). And now I see that toughness in the way he pursues life and his passion with grit and determination. 

Setbacks are only the places where we get stronger and cultivate our character. The older he gets the more I see him fully embracing that truth. And it’s the more I see him turn to Jesus for guidance. 

Watching sons grow into the men God created them to be is such a precious gift for a mom. To see the rugged and the gentle come together in this miraculous way touches my heart in ways even I cannot find the words to describe!

Happy birthday @fighting_the_good_fight_4_7  I am so proud of you and thankful for you. Never stop loving and following Jesus. May He always be your greatest comfort, your deepest love, and your guiding light. I can’t wait to see the next year unfold and the great things you will do! 

I love you to the moon and back! 🏀❤️

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Hope was born that night so long ago. He left His Hope was born that night so long ago. He left His place of splendor to become one of us - to walk with us here on earth. He came to give us hope when all seems lost. To bring us light in the darkness, joy in the midst of sorrow, and peace when all is in chaos. 

Jesus is the true reason for the season. His love is what propels us forward. To Him be all the honor and glory ❤️✝️

May God’s peace saturate your soul and may laughter always find its way to your heart.  From our family to yours,  we wish you a most blessed and merry Christmas🎄

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Your life has purpose. Your pain has meaning. And Your life has purpose. Your pain has meaning. And you are valuable, loved, and seen. 💯

My favorite verse is: "God works all things together for the good of those who love Him." -Romans 8:28

In The Voice translation it says:

⭐"We are confident that God is able to orchestrate everything to work toward something good and beautiful when we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to His plan."

I love this translation. Let's break it down. 

➡️God is ABLE. Yes, He is. Nothing is too big or too hard or too anything for God. 

➡️To orchestrate EVERYTHING. Not just the easy things or the good things. But He takes the worst of the worst. 

➡️To work toward something good and BEAUTIFUL. He takes all the details of our lives and weaves them together to bring about something good and beautiful. Maybe you can't see it right now. But He does. In His time and in His perfect way. 

➡️When we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to HIS PLAN. I guess we call this the condition. He loves us no matter what. He sees us and knows our pain. But unless we choose to invite Him in and live according to His plan, there is a distance between us and Him. 

😧 Sin separates us from God. The enemy cheers over that fact. It's why temptation is so abundant in life. And it's when he takes his steps towards gaining access to our souls.

▶️▶️▶️But because of God's love for us, He gave us a way to erase all that sin, lay our burdens down, and nestle in His arms of grace. He gave us His Son. 

So, when we choose Jesus, we defeat the enemy. 💪 We unite with God and He begins to work all the details in our lives into something good and beautiful. It's when we can finally go through what we go through to help others go through what we went through. ❤️ 

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