Four Ways I Want to be Like My Parents

My parents modeled spiritual disciplines, read to us, taught us how to think, and demonstrated repentance. They did this in small, daily moments of faithfulness as well as after intentional planning. It wasn’t complicated, but these four areas became powerful patterns in my life that shaped me and are now shaping my parenting. Momma Theologians Practical Takeaways What are some of the things your parents did well in how they raised you? How might you implement them in your own life? If your parents were not believers and/or didn’t raise you well, how has God led you in your parenting already? How can you grow still further in these things? Brainstorm ways you might apply my four points in your unique family circumstances. Select one or two ideas to try out this week. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR DEVOTIONAL NEWSLETTER TO STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR MINISTRY Go to www.mommatheologians.com  Find articles and essays written by mothers just like you as they share stories and reflections about how they grow spiritually in Christ in the midst of motherhood. Join our community on Instagram @mommatheologians __________________________ Momma Theologians Contributor Kyleigh Dunn Kyleigh Dunn is wife to Ezra and mother to three young girls. She reads obsessively, enjoys playing oboe and piano, and seeks to spread awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the church and apply theology and biblical encouragement to moms experiencing them. Kyleigh blogs at www.thesojourningdunns.wordpress.com and can be found on Instagram @kyleighrdunn or Facebook @thesojourningdunns.