Tag: approval
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Parenting with Grace
I really struggle with performance oriented faith, relationships, and especially parenting. I don’t want to be the parent who’s love and acceptance is based on behavior, but I very naturally fall into this. I am quick to correct wrong behaviors and slow to show appreciation for accomplishments. I tend to work the opposite way with…
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Who Do I Please?
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 There have been multiple occasions in my spiritual walk, that I have realized that I have begun to…
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Accepting Brokenness
The haughty looks of man shall be brought low, and the lofty pride of men shall be humbled, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. For the LORD of hosts has a day against all that is proud and lofty, against all that is lifted up–and it shall be brought low; Isaiah…
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Glory of Man or Glory of God?
This morning as I was considering what to do for my Bible study time, I went over to Revive Our Hearts. I didn’t find what I was looking for, but I came across an article, Curbing the Craving for Praise, that I felt God was using to speak to my heart. The article pointed to…
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Birthday parties
Ryan’s birthday party is tomorrow and I’m pondering why it is that I get so into these silly things! I really love coming up with a theme and going at it 100%. I love coordinating decorations, party games, and even party attire for my kids. I really love coming up with a cake that I…