Imperfect Parenting with a Perfect God

Hang out with me and my friends, Hannah and Kristy, this week as we have an honest discussion about the struggles we have with our kids and electronics.  It's a little bit longer than most of my podcasts because when moms get together, we like to chat.  Well, we actually chatted longer than my software would record so it ends fairly abruptly, but I think there is such good, solid materia...

Passing on the wisdom and truth that inspires our faith is not brainwashing, though you may be worried that it is.  Much of society tells us to let the kids figure out their own beliefs.  How?  If they don't have a beginning point, a starting line, a foundation, then what is going to trigger their curiosity?  It's awesome when they ask questions because it means they are processing information for...

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Welcome to a special Good Friday episode of Imperfect Parenting with a Perfect God.  May you find much joy and peace this week while celebrating Jesus's victory over the grave and sin!  He is Risen! Scriptures for you to read today: Psalm 22 John 19 Luke 23-24 Matthew 27

Puppets can teach us more about parenting than you think!  Check out today's episode to find out more. Today's Scripture: Jonah 2: 1-9 Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, saying, “I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice. For you cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, a...

God does what?!?  Yes, He lets us fail.  Does that make Him mean and uncaring?  Nope.  Quite the opposite, my friends!  Take a listen and hear my perspective.  Be sure to stick around at the end for a new adventure! Scriptures from this episode: Proverbs 16:9 - The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Leviticus 18:5 - You shall, therefore,...

How well do you know God's voice?  Can you pick it out from all of the noise we deal with every day?  More importantly, can you tell when it is NOT His voice?   John 10:27-28 - My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.  I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of My hand. Parenting Hack/Recipe ***Don't forget to ad...

Do you struggle with comparison or trying to be the perfect parent?  Forget about that lofty unattainable goal and focus on the direction instead.  We are all headed somewhere and so long as you allow God to light your path, He will make your way perfect.  Partner with God and he will light your path. Today's Scriptures: Phil 4:13 - I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me...

The winter doldrums really set in this time of year.  Everything seems so routine and dull and there doesn't seem to be a lot of things we can do to break up the monotony.  How can we raise our spirits and keep a positive attitude through this time of year?  Encourage one another, stay in the Word, and pray.   Thanks for tuning in!  Please take a few seconds to rate, revie...

Where do you find true joy?  Have you ever taken time to declutter and asked yourself if something sparks joy before deciding what to do with it?  Find out some of the benefits of decluttering as well as where true joy comes from. After the episode, be sure to Rate, Review, and Share this podcast so that others can find it easily.  The more ratings it gets, the more searchable it be...

This podcast is God's plan.  At least that's what the Holy Spirit has led me to believe.  So here I am, being obedient, and going live!  I hope you'll find encouragement through my stories and share some of yours with me.  I'm here to laugh, love, cry, and pray with you through our imperfect parenting journeys.  Let's go!

Proverbs 12:15 warns us that "the way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice."  Parents receive a lot of unsolicited advice.  Some of it is helpful and a lot of it throws us off track.  Why do people do that?!?  Do they really think they know our situation better than we do?  Today, I'm sharing with you two pieces of unsolicited advice from wo...

Godly wisdom and God's wisdom.  Are they the same?  Stay tuned to find out how I learned the answer.