Hey Reader! Do you struggle with impatience? Man, when it comes to my kids, I really struggle here. I want to get on with things and my kids seem to want to experience the joy and wonder of each moment. Lol. There's a big lesson right in the middle of there. Sometimes I realize it and other times I'm oblivious. For example:
I Which gets me back to impatience. My husband, the Episcopal priest, has masterfully tied together the meaning of Ash Wednesday (today!) and how God helps us with our impatience in this sermon/homily/blog post. See how the Corinthian Church who said, “Give it to us now!” might hit closer to home than we'd like! ;) In Him, Keeley PS. Learn how Ash Wednesday and impatience get worked out together here. |
I'm Keeley (M.Div.) and I help moms build consistent habits to raise their kids to know Jesus' amazing love for them so their faith will sustain them through life.
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