Last week, I wrote a post about giving grace to Braylen. I responded to a few emails that came through regarding grace and discipline and when the line should be drawn. I thought it might just be more simple to write a follow-up post. I don't want you to think that I hang around all day to clean up messes and offer kind words and that's alrights. I believe 100% that there is a time for grace and there is a time for discipline. Had she intentionally racked her Cheerios off on the floor, we would have been dealing with a much different problem. My methods aren't fool-proof, they are entirely based on what works for our family and what I feel, in my heart, is the best … [Read more...]
grace for everyone else, especially her
I've read books and blog posts and articles about grace for women, grace for mothers, grace for wives. I understand their place, I do. As women in various roles and seasons of our life, we all need grace. When the things on our to-do list actually require more hours than a day can accommodate, we need grace. When we allow comparisons to rob us of our joys and leave us feeling defeated, we need grace. When the person on the outside, the reflection staring back at us when we look in the mirror, doesn't accurately reflect the person we are on the inside, we need grace. The truth is, we need grace on a daily basis. As I thought about the grace we freely accept, I couldn't help but wonder, … [Read more...]