Between family, finances, and food, we are besieged by demands on our resources. There are lots of places we can get help, though. Day-to-day stress busters My mother-in-law and I both love to watch Hallmark movies all year, especially during the holidays (or Christmas in July!). There’s something about wholesome …

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“You’re too loud.” “You’re too talkative.” “You’re too sensitive.” “You’re too serious.” “You’re too smart.” (that’s a thing?). “You’re too intense.” Can you relate? Have people said these things about you you? Do people say you’re “too much” of something? People have said these things about me for my entire …

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Self Concept Rather, I’m saying that God made our children the way they are on purpose (Psalm 139:13). He has a perfect plan for their lives (Jeremiah 29:11). The world is going to tell our kids they aren’t enough – not good enough, skinny enough, fun enough, smart enough, happy …

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