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Sabbath Rest for Weary Moms: How to find true rest

by Leslieupdated on January 23, 2021January 19, 2021Leave a Comment on Sabbath Rest for Weary Moms: How to find true rest
Sabbath Rest for Weary Moms

Sabbath rest often feels elusive for weary moms. This post serves as a guide for finding sabbath rest that endures in this weary season.

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Breath Prayer: A Spiritual Practice for Weary Moms

by Leslieupdated on January 27, 2021January 12, 2021Leave a Comment on Breath Prayer: A Spiritual Practice for Weary Moms
Breath Prayer

Weary moms need a practice like breath prayer to bring spiritual depth and understanding into real life mothering moments. Breath prayer is my go-to, read why.

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Spiritual Practices

How to Have a Grace-Filled Lent: For Moms and Overwhelmed Women

by Leslieupdated on March 1, 2022March 1, 2022Leave a Comment on How to Have a Grace-Filled Lent: For Moms and Overwhelmed Women
How to Have a Grace-Filled Lent

A Guide to Grace-Filled Lent As a companion to the encouragement in this post, I’ve created a PDF downloadable guide to help you prayerfully consider a structure for your season of …

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Good Mom...?

On being a “good mom.” Pt. 2

by Leslieupdated on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021Leave a Comment on On being a “good mom.” Pt. 2
Title: Good Mom part 2

In part one of this series, I opened a can of worms on the internet… I challenged our well-intentioned habit of assuring ourselves and our friends that we are “good …

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Good Mom...?

On being a “good mom.” Part 1

by Leslieupdated on August 7, 2021August 7, 2021Leave a Comment on On being a “good mom.” Part 1
Good Mom Blog Title

Have you ever wondered if you’re a good mom? If so, you’re certainly not alone. I know I have asked myself quietly (and others more overtly) this question many times …

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Why You Might Not “cherish every moment” as a Mom

by Leslieupdated on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021Leave a Comment on Why You Might Not “cherish every moment” as a Mom
Why you might not cherish every moment as a mom

It’s pretty much a universal mothering experience… You’re at the grocery store wrangling one or more children. You just finished repeating, for the umpteenth time through gritted teeth and a …

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Family Life Spiritual Practices

The Best Parenting style for Christian Mothers

by Leslieupdated on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021Leave a Comment on The Best Parenting style for Christian Mothers
Best Parenting Practices

This post is a companion post to Episode 6 of the Motherhood Named and Known Podcast. Click here to listen in! “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build …

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Family Life Theology of Motherhood

Mothering Hands: A Mother’s Day Letter to my Mom

by Leslieupdated on May 9, 2021May 9, 2021Leave a Comment on Mothering Hands: A Mother’s Day Letter to my Mom

This is a letter I wrote to my own mother when I realized how much my own hands looked like hers.

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7 Creative Ways to Practice Hospitality and Cultivate Friendship as a Tired Mom

by Leslieupdated on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021Leave a Comment on 7 Creative Ways to Practice Hospitality and Cultivate Friendship as a Tired Mom
7 Creative Ways to Practice Hospitality

Tired moms are struggling with isolation, and the barriers to hospitality can feel daunting. Here are 7 creative ways to fight for relationship right in the thick of it.

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The False Dichotomy of Postpartum Mental Health Care for Christian Moms

by Leslieupdated on April 20, 2021April 20, 20211 Comment on The False Dichotomy of Postpartum Mental Health Care for Christian Moms
Postpartum Mental Health

This week on the Motherhood Named and Known Podcast, I shared an interview with Sarah J. Hauser and a guided meditation for postpartum anxiety. If you or someone you know …

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Theology of Motherhood

The Surprising First Step of Repentance

by Leslieupdated on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021Leave a Comment on The Surprising First Step of Repentance
Blog Title Repentance

The gospel of Mark records the beginning of Jesus’ ministry to be this: “The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the Good …

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Bad Mommy: On Mom-Shame

For the Mom Who Doesn’t Know What’s For Dinner

by Leslieupdated on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021Leave a Comment on For the Mom Who Doesn’t Know What’s For Dinner
Mom-Shame Dinner Title

Hey mama, feeling shame because you’re feeding hotdogs again tonight? Lean in for some words and grace to you this morning.

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