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November 8, 2016
Dear Tightly Wound Woman: Grace Enough
Welcome to the fall edition of Letters to the Tightly Wound Woman.
This “tightly wound” title refers to those of us who are a little uptight on the inside but mostly it’s a label to be plastered on proud because we are women who are tightly wound to His side.
We are women who desire to put Jesus first and stay close to Him. We are women who live the surrendered life—not because it is easy or glamorous, but because deep down we want to live a life that matters for eternity. We want to know Je...
November 1, 2016
Freedom Found Through Authenticity (Linkup)
Welcome Readers and Purposeful Faith’s #RaRaLinkup Friends!
I hope you enjoyed the Grounded Series that tween daughter and I hosted last month. It was fun, but it’s nice to be back on my regular blogging schedule. Be sure to add your encouraging words to the linkup!
Freedom Found Through AuthenticityPsalm 32:1-2 “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.”
The a...
October 31, 2016
Grounded: Mother and Tween Series Wrap-Up
Welcome to Day #31 of the Grounded Series!
First of all, thank you for joining us this month as we explored faith, frustrations, and had fun doing it.
You can access the full series at the end of this post.
As we get ready to end this series we wanted to share some free resources that we hope you enjoy:
Take a deep cleansing breath and get ready to learn from some moms that I admire. Pull up a chair as you hear from some real moms like you; none of them have arr...
October 30, 2016
Grounded: What about Glory? (A devotional based on Ephesians 3:20-22)
Welcome to Day #30 of the Grounded Series!
Yesterday was the “I Dare You to Play It!” Challenge. We had fun competing with each other as we played a fast-paced game. You can access the video of the dare here. Be sure to let us know if you do the challenge, we’d love to hear about it!
Each Sunday, this month, we have hosted a devotional for Mothers and Tweens to do together and today is the last one of the series.
As review, let’s read Ephesians 3:14-19 before we begin.
What about Glory?Read...
October 29, 2016
Grounded: I Dare You to Play It! Challenge
Welcome to Day #29 of the Grounded Series!
We hope you’re enjoying the journey as we explore faith and frustrations, and have fun in the process. Would you consider sharing this series with a mom, mentor, or tween that you love? We’d appreciate that!
This is the last Saturday that Brooke and I will be doing a Facebook Live video on my author/speaker page for the “I Dare You” Challenge. This challenge is designed to grow your relationship with your tween by doing something silly or stretchin...
October 28, 2016
Resource Review: Francesca Battistelli’s CD: If We’re Honest
Welcome to Day #28 of the Grounded Series!
Tween Resource Review: Francesca Battistelli’s CD, If We’re HonestHi everyone, it’s Brooke! I am so happy to share my opinion of this CD and artist!!
I hope you are all familiar with Francesca Battistelli. If you are, GREAT! If you aren’t, that’s ok!!
October 27, 2016
Grounded: Revisiting the Way that She is Becoming
Welcome to Day #27 of the Grounded Series!
She is BecomingShe is hovering.
This in between stage is both expected and unpredictable. It can be breath-taking yet it sometimes leaves you gasping for air.
One minute she snuggles in close and the next she takes off running towards the water’s edge. One moment she makes eye contact and the other she avoids my corrective gaze.
This in between age is both exhilarating and terrifying. It can be fragrant and other times it is just downright stinky....
October 26, 2016
Grounded: A Reminder for Tween Girls (Guest Post by Teri Lynne Underwood)
Welcome to Day 26 of the Grounded Series!
A Reminder for Tween GirlsHey sweet girl!
I see you over there, trying both to hide and to be seen. It’s hard, isn’t it, figuring out where you belong? I remember being about your age and moving to a new school just two weeks before Christmas break. Walking into unfamiliar territory and wondering if anyone would speak to me, if I’d fit it, if I was dressed right, if I’d know any of the answers to the teacher’s questions. Terrified of being alone and...
October 25, 2016
Grounded: Worship Even in the Dark (Guest: Sarabeth Parido)
It is a joy to welcome my friend, Sarabeth Parido, to share on Day #25 of the Grounded Series!
Many moons ago, Sarabeth and I were gracing our high school’s stage in the musical, Music Man. 
October 24, 2016
Mom, This Drives Me Crazy! (Technology)
Welcome to Day #24 of the Grounded Series!
Hey Mom!
So, lots of my friends have phones, tablets, iPods, computers and more.
