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I grew up with a father and mother who disciplined me and my four siblings faithfully. There were boundaries and expectations in our childhood, and disobedience was always met with correction.

I started a new Bible reading plan recently that is chronological. Oddly enough, it started with Genesis 1. (If the humor in that statement escapes you please drink more coffee.) There was this temptation to just blow right through those first few chapters of Genesis, after all, I’ve read it before.

My sister, mom, and cousins traveled from all over the country to gather in celebration of my aunt’s seventieth birthday. We laughed, made memories, and talked about all sorts of subjects. Occasionally we spoke about God. Someone told a story of God’s provision.

Motherhood. I am sitting down again (for the tenth time) to write an encouraging piece about the joys of motherhood. Maybe you have read those blogs: ‘How To Be A Great Mom’, ‘10 Of The Best Packed Lunches For Your Kids’, ‘Becoming The Best Mother In Three Simple Steps’,