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Adoption Update- Family Day!
Today is our Family Day! It’s officially been one year since Faith was placed in our arms, and we were finally a family of 5. As I reflect on this day, I’m in awe of how far Faith and our… Continue reading
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Seeking God Amidst Nerf Bullets & Juice Refills- The Why + the How
Over the years, I’ve written separate articles on the importance of studying our Bibles in front of our kids and how-to tips for that. Today, I’m combining those in hopes that it helps moms pursue Christ amidst the busyness of… Continue reading
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Why I Write- From Bible literacy, to Adoption, Pastor’s Wife Life, & More
Hey, friends! Welcome to my little corner of the internet. It’s hard for me to believe where this writing thing started versus where it is now. My mom passed away in August 2012 from brain cancer, and this originally started… Continue reading
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Mom, She Won’t be 16 Forever
This was originally published on LifeWay Girls. In the mother-teen daughter relationship, my experience is only with the “daughter” side. I’m a mom, but my issues are currently stepping on legos and learning ABCs instead of proms, breakups, and social… Continue reading
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What Scratches on the Hardwoods Taught Me about Hospitality
In 2013, my husband and I were blessed to buy the house I grew up in. Before us, my parents used this home to host my youth group, high school cheerleading squad, friends, and more. When Jack and I bought… Continue reading
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Big Church Should Be for Kids Too- Benefits for Children Joining Us in the Worship Service
I recently wrote an Instagram (@casspattillo)/Facebook post with tips about how to make things go (somewhat) more smoothly when our young children join us in the worship service. I realized after I posted it, though, that I probably should’ve written… Continue reading
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Come to Jesus this Christmas and Find Rest for Your Weary Soul
Are there moments in the Christmas season where all you can think is, “Lord, I’m tired.”? I’ve been there, especially during Christmases that have occurred in the midst of trying seasons for our family. Even in Christmases that we don’t… Continue reading
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Discipleship Resources We Love (Elementary-Aged Children)
I love a good, doctrinally sound, biblical resource to help disciple my kids. When the boys were in the toddler stage, I shared such resources quite often. We still love some of those same resources (and now Faith is starting… Continue reading
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Mamas, Don’t Idolize Your Kids
There’s nothing like holding our babies (or toddler in our case for baby #3) for the first time, is there? Instantly, our world changes. This incredible love we didn’t know existed consumes us, and there’s literally nothing like it.Though our… Continue reading
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Sacrificing our Children to Molech- Does this Command Still Apply in 2022?
Walk inside almost any home, and we won’t find statues or altars. Therefore, God’s command to the Israelites to not offer their children as sacrifices to Molech is one we quickly skim (Lev. 20:1-5). There’s no way that applies to… Continue reading