Introduction The task of nourishing our children can seem overwhelming at times. Especially when we realize that nourishing our children encompasses so much more than sustaining them physically. How do we nourish the child(ren) entrusted to us mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually? What does nourish even mean? Nourish: nurture, to promote the growth of, to furnish or sustain with nutriment. Nourishment promotes growth. A child will grow, but the goal of parenting is to raise a child until they are able to care for themselves. What does that practically look like day-to-day?
It goes back to Deuteronomy 6:4-7. "4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." I am not saying it is simple to raise a child. But, I am saying that it is the simple consistent investments in our child every day that nourishes them. "Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." Parenting has been one of my greatest joys. In this series of blog posts I plan to share some practical tips on simply nourishing your child. Join me on this journey.
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AuthorI am a woman who loves everything about making a house a home. I enjoy meal planning, cooking, baking, sewing, crafting, and decorating. Not so much cleaning and laundry, but that goes along with caring for a home. I am blessed to be married to a pastor and we have had the privilege of raising two daughters. Archives
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