As parents, we have to deal with various sicknesses that tend to plague the family in some way or another. When an illness means so much stress on the whole family, how can mom avoid bitterness, trust God, and walk in grace? In this episode, Ashley and Amanda sympathize with the exhausting aspects of a common cold or flu season, while also sharing ideas about how the gospel transforms our perspective on common illness.

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Bible references-

Psalm 127:3 "Sons (and daughters) are a gift from the Lord and entrusted in our care"

Ecclesiastes 3:1-9 " There is a time for everything under the sun"

Isaiah 40:29 " He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak"

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Do you find your thoughts spiraling out of control at times? Can you find a pattern in your negative thought spirals? We’ve got news for you- Our thought life matters- especially as moms!! Our thoughts influence everything about how we parent, how we see ourselves, and how we hear God.

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Guarding our thoughts as moms….

1. Be aware of the battle

2. Speak God’s truth over the lies

3. Dwell on what is true and noble

4. Invite the Holy Spirit to Guide your thoughts

5. Take every thought captive immediately

6. Surround Yourself with Life- Giving Inputs

Scripture mentioned:

Philippians 4:8 “ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, and whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.”

2 Corinthians 10:5 “We take captive energy thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

Ephesians 6:12 “ Our struggle is now against flesh and blood…”

John 14:26 “ The Holy Spirit … will remind you of everything i have said to you.”

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Listen in on this episode as Amanda and Ashley share how reminding ourselves of the gospel is an important part of the Christian walk, but it requires some practice. To preach the gospel, we have to know the gospel. It's the only thing that keeps us from being defined by the time we yelled in the car or hid in the pantry stress-eating chocolate. Find true comfort in the fact that your true identity is in christ alone- offering peace, joy, and hope in every moment.

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Quote by Charles Spurgeon- " A child's soul is in danger if he expresses confidence in Christ but isn't also learning to name his sins, confess them, and turn to Christ for forgiveness."

Scripture references:

Romans 8:1

Job 19:25

Psalm 23:1

Galatians 2:20

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