THE AWKWARD MOM

because uncomfortable conversations are the ones worth having

Month: April 2015

Confronting our fears all over again…through our kids

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worried girlI took a breath, emitted a silent prayer, and dialed the number. The voice was kind, patient, and helpful; we had an appointment. Hanging up, I felt no small sense of accomplishment. Well. Until the actual appointment, anyway.

31 Scriptures to pray for your kids, part 1

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Baden tickled1. That they will love and know well His Word: “his delight is in the law[b] of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night” (Psalm 1:2). Ask God how you can increase their knowledge of Him.

2. For their mouths: “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear” (Ephesians 4:29). Pray specifically for their personal weaknesses in taming their tongues.

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31 Scriptures to pray for your kids, Part II

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Mommy and Will16. To generously give them–and you, as a parent–wisdom: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him” (James 1:5). Ask Him for wisdom in particular areas where they need to grow.

17. That they would be overflowing with faith: “Without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). Pray for areas where they might be struggling to trust God.

Why Cook? The Eternal Aspects of Food (er, Beyond Twinkies)

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For those of you new to this blog, don’t get me wrong–this is not a call to cook. We’ve all got our own ways of loving on people. But for those of us who like it…I’ve been noodling on why it matters to me. –Janel

Corinne cookingThe question needed to be asked.

Why do I spend so much time cooking, anyway? read more

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