Tag: spirituality
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I Am A Person of Faith, and the Religious Right Does NOT Represent Me
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s have an honest conversation, my friends. It’s time to clarify my stance once and for all. When I mention that I attend church, I can almost hear the thoughts racing through your mind. You might be questioning whether I align with the religious right—the small, yet influential group that claims the…
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Why I Embrace ‘Car Prayers’ Just Like My Mother Did
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, Sunday mornings at my home were anything but serene. With my dad often rushing off to church for early meetings, my mom was left to manage the chaos of six children. We would wake up slowly, often needing multiple nudges to get out of bed. There was always one…
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The Values I Instill in My Children: Kindness and Compassion
Get Pregnant Fast When I reflect on my childhood, I recall the Sundays spent in church and the Wednesday evening meetings that my parents insisted we attend. My mother, a second-generation follower of a unique faith, shunned all forms of medical intervention for our family. I remember fervently praying for better eyesight to avoid glasses,…
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Why I Bought My Son a Bible Even Though I’m Not Religious
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those seemingly endless car rides to visit the grandparents—a five-hour trek filled with restroom breaks, a sudden “I need to poop, Mom!” moment, a caffeine stop for me, and of course, a quick detour for Happy Meals. When I say it felt long, I mean it felt like…
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How to Discuss God with Your Kids When You’re Not Religiously Inclined
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating conversations about God and spirituality with your children can be a delicate matter, especially if you don’t adhere to a specific faith. The way you approach these discussions will shape your child’s understanding and opinions about big questions in life. Here are some insights to help you guide these conversations effectively.…
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The Waiting Game: Lessons from a Package Delay
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a package destined for my 13-year-old son arrived earlier than I anticipated. I thought it wouldn’t show up until Monday, but he was eagerly counting down the hours until 8 p.m. on Sunday, as promised by the tracking information. When I informed him that it was being shipped via USPS, which…
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Raising a Child Without Religion: Why They’ll Still Be a Good Person
Get Pregnant Fast Religion has always been a complex aspect of my life. Growing up in a Christian household, I was immersed in the teachings of the faith, but as I matured, I found myself questioning the validity of organized religion. I appreciate the wisdom of various philosophies, including Buddhism and Taoism, yet I don’t…
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Why Religion Isn’t Central to Our Family Life
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself in a Rite Aid with my son, navigating the card aisle on our way home from school. “Go pick a First Communion card for your cousin while I check out the Mother’s Day section,” I suggested. Curiosity sparked in my 7-year-old’s eyes. “What’s a ‘First Communion’?” he asked,…