The Key to Starting a New Habit with Your Kids ~ Written by Jamie C. Martin I’ll always remember the time I heard an experienced mother of nine speak at a conference. As a mom of only one tiny infant, she seemed like a mothering giant in my eyes. Her words have stayed with me: …
Tips for Dealing with Anger as a Mom
Tips for Dealing with Anger as a Mom ~ Written by Jamie C. Martin Those who know me generally consider me a calm, low-conflict, get-along-with-everyone individual. So who on earth was this mother I saw in the mirror? The one with that constricting feeling growing in my chest, the one slamming a door, the one …
Go home and love your family.
Go Home and Love Your Family ~ Written by Jamie C. Martin If you are busy raising a family right now, the bulk of your “giving back” is happening right within the walls of your own home. Do you ever need encouragement that this type of serving counts? Check out what Mother Teresa once said: “What can you …
How to Give Back, Based on Your Personality Type
How to Give Back, Based on Your Personality Type ~ Jamie C. Martin In my previous post I shared how I realized that the way in which I was called to give back to others should (typically) flow from my strengths and personality. I found freedom when I embraced interest and passion instead of guilt and compulsion …
Do you ever feel guilty about how you serve others?
Do you ever feel guilty about how you serve others? ~ Jamie C. Martin For the longest time, I felt guilty about the way in which I served others. And if I’m being completely honest, occasionally I still do. This is ironic on one hand–because to many people, my life looks quite “others-focused:” I moved cross-country, to a place …
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