Parenting through the Seasons: Trusting God through every Stage w/ Cara Ray

Send us Fan MailJoin Host Karen Ferguson and special guest Cara Ray on the topic of Parenting through the Seasons: Trusting God through every Stage. In this episode, Cara walks us through 4 distinct seasons of parenting and connects them to the 4 natural seasons for a discussion that is both fascinating and encouraging. Cara brings an inspiring and heartfelt message to remind parents that no matter what season you are in, and no matter the challenges, God is faithful to bring beauty, growth, and fruit - in His perfect time. HERE ARE SOME POINTS CARA COVERS IN THIS EPISODE:Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”SPRING — The Season of BeginningsTheme: Growth, curiosity, hope SUMMER — The Season of Steady WorkTheme: Formation, consistency, presence HARVEST — The Season of FruitTheme: Gratitude, joy, receiving WINTER — The Season of Release and TrustTheme: Letting go, dependence, quiet faith. Closing Encouragement: Faithful in Every SeasonScripture: Ecc 3:11 (He makes all things beautiful in its time.) Cara Ray is a writer, Bible teacher and founder of The Writers' Bloc community and podcast. As a former quiet time checkbox checker, she now writes to help others slow down, savor Scripture, and pursue holy leisure. Cara's work has been featured on Desiring God, Challies.com, Gospel Centered Discipleship, and the YouVersion Bible App. BE SURE TO CONNECT WITH CARA ONLINE AND CHECK OUT HER NEW BOOK AND SEASONS OF CREATIVITY RESOURCE BY CLICKING THE LINKS BELOW: The Pursuit of Holy Leisure book: https://cara-ray.com/pursuitofholyleisure/ Seasons of Creativity workbook: https://dedicated-producer-5419.kit.com/a10948cb1d WEBSITE: https://cara-ray.com/ *Are you looking for fun, gospel-inspired merch for your family + discounted picture books for your kids and grandkids? Visit my Etsy store at KarensBooksandMoreBook 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈Love this podcast episode? Please leave a positive rating/review and share this episode with a friend ❤️Visit our websites at: https://www.karenferg.com/https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/ Find our books on Amazon:Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Sandra Chambers: ...