Tag: Lies Moms Believe
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It Only Gets Worse: Hope for Hopeless Times
Just wait—it only gets worse. It’s a statement I’ve heard many times. I first remember hearing it when I became engaged. Always spoken by an unhappily married person, the comment usually went something like this: “You’re happy now, but give it a year or two. It only gets worse.” The comment became much more frequent,…
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“I’m a Mom. I Don’t Need to Study Theology.”
“I don’t need to know theology because I’m just a stay-at-home Mom.” I used to think theology was just for pastors or wannabe pastors. Only “boring people” who take delight in ridiculously thick and heavy books study theology. Me? Well sure, I read the Bible. But I’m not a seminarian or theologian, so I…
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“If I’m Honest about My Faults, My Kids Won’t Respect Me.”
“I Can’t Be Honest about My Faults.” written by Abbey Wedgeworth “You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.” —Psalm 51:16-17 “Am I now trying…
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“If I Parent Correctly, My Children Will Turn Out Right.”
“If I parent correctly, my children will turn out right.” written by Gretchen Fant You would probably never say it, and you know in your mind it’s not true. But somehow, when you see a child go astray, you still think it: What did the parents do to cause this? Or maybe it’s your…
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“I Have to Be the Best.”
“I have to be the best.” written by Angela Jeffcott One look online and it seems we are surrounded by perfect people doing perfect things. We see perfectly modeled homes with beautiful natural light and happy children playing in the backyard while a fit, fashionably dressed mom brings homemade popsicles to the back deck. The…
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“I Have to Resolve My Child’s Conflicts.” (How to Help Your Child Be a Peacemaker)
“I Have to Resolve My Child’s Conflicts.” written by Gretchen Fant What do you do when your child gets in an argument with their sibling? Maybe they tell you that everyone is mean to them. Or (my personal favorite) they say they would have done better in school but the teacher doesn’t like them?…
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“I’ll Never Be a Good Enough Mom.”
“I’ll never be a good enough Mom.” Maybe you start believing this lie after you see another mom doing something that seems impossible for you. Or maybe it creeps into your thoughts after you lose your temper with your kids. However and whenever it comes, this lie can be debilitating and depressing. As Christians, how do we…
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“I’ve Always Been Angry. That’s Just the Way I Am.”
“I’ve Always Been Angry. That’s Just the Way I Am.” written by Angela Jeffcott You hear a crash from somewhere in the house followed by a suspicious silence. You race toward the sound and find a vase you rarely use smashed on the floor. Your guilty looking children are crouched nearby with a ball. Despite…
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“My Child Will Never Lie to Me.”
“My Child Will Never Lie to Me.” written by Gretchen Fant Have you ever lied? Then you can mark it down: your kids will, too. If you think your child will never lie, you have probably already been hoodwinked. (They’ll tell you about it when they turn 25!) Children lie just like we do.…
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“I Need to Have It All Together.”
She always looked like a million bucks—coming to church with a perfectly planned outfit and every hair in place. Plus, she even had matching accessories. Not the kinds that are child-friendly either, but real, non-chewable ones. Nevermind the fact that she had several children in tow who always seemed well-dressed and even better behaved. I,…
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“I Don’t Have Time to Serve My Husband.”
“I Don’t Have Time to Serve My Husband” written by Lauren Washer Without saying a word I can quickly communicate to my husband that all of my energy is spent and there’s nothing left for him. A subtle sideways glance, rolling my eyes when he compliments me, turning my back to him when getting undressed…
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“My Life is Over When My Children Leave Home.”
My son/daughter just moved out of the home: Now My Life is Over. written by Gretchen Fant Children grow up. It’s a fact. But for some reason, when my children were young, my mindset was that I would always have them at home. I didn’t really believe that, but I just couldn’t grasp the reality…