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Scripture Exodus 33:14 (ESV) — “And he said, ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’” Opening Thought Rest isn’t something we earn. It’s something we receive. God doesn’t wait for us to finish the list or prove our worth before offering peace. He simply invites us to come. His presence…
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Every parent knows the moment when the rules collide. One says yes, the other says no, and the kids instantly sense the gap. It’s one of the quickest ways to create confusion in a home, because children don’t just hear the rule — they feel the unity or the fracture behind it. Scripture makes it…
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One thing I’ve been noticing lately is how easy it is for our homes to take on the pace of the world around us. Fast. Loud. Rushed. Even our kids feel it. And the truth is, they usually pick up their pace from us. I’m learning that one of the most important things I can…
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John 15:11 (ESV)“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” Opening Thought When Jesus talks about joy, He isn’t describing a feeling that drifts in and out depending on how smooth the day goes. He’s talking about something planted. Something that grows…
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Scripture Lamentations 3:22–23 (WEBUS)It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed,because his compassion doesn’t fail. They are new every morning.Great is your faithfulness. Opening Thought Sleep-deprived parents live in the tension between yesterday’s failures and today’s hope. But God offers new grace with each sunrise—and with that, fresh joy. It’s renewed…
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Scripture Psalms 16:11(WEBUS)You will show me the path of life.In your presence is fullness of joy.In your right hand there are pleasures forever more. Opening Thought Let’s be honest—we treat joy like it’s hiding behind a stack of laundry or buried under our inbox. But Psalm 16 doesn’t say joy shows up after we’ve crushed…
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Proverbs 17:22 (ESV) “A joyful heart is good medicine…” Opening Thought Kids laugh with the freedom God designed us for. Loud, unfiltered, and sometimes sparked by a perfectly timed fart. (Boys… you already know.) But Scripture says joy is medicine. And Jesus Himself welcomed children, defended their joy, and told grown men to learn from…
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ScriptureNehemiah 8:10b (ESV) “…And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Opening ThoughtGod’s joy isn’t something you earn by getting life perfectly figured out, it’s what holds you up when things are still messy. In Nehemiah’s time, the people were crying over how far they’d missed the mark. But…
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A satirical guide from a seasoned resentment gardener. Welcome to Advanced Bitterness Cultivation (ABC), where you will learn to grow grudges that can outlive houseplants, marriages, and most New Year’s resolutions. Step 1: Start With a Small Slight A coworker didn’t reply to your text.Your spouse forgot something important.A friend canceled plans.Perfect soil.Whatever you do,…
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Scripture Philippians 4:4 (ESV) “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” Opening Thought Joy rooted in Jesus isn’t glued to our external reality—it’s grafted into our internal renewal. Paul wrote these words not from a mountaintop but from prison. As parents, we can feel confined too, by schedules, exhaustion, or the chaos…
Planting the Fruit 