Simply Sara

As parents it can be SO stinking hard to teach our children that the world does not revolve around them. Truthfully, we can’t blame our children for acting this way. We are all sinners from birth, and parents certainly do not help kids in overcoming their self-centeredness. From the moment they are born, kids today have a camera shoved in their faces. Every look, smile and action is documented and shared for the world to enjoy over and over again.  And while children should be celebrated and shown tangible support, it is also our job as Christian parents to teach them that their lives are not meant to be totally about themselves. In fact, when we live our lives solely for ourselves, we always come up empty and lonely. Jesus tells us in Matthew 22:37-40 to love the Lord our God with everything, holding nothing back from Him. He also tells us to love others as much as we love ourselves. We can tangibly love like Jesus in a variety of ways, but here is one simple thing our family ...

I love this picture but I also hate this picture because it is a lie. I look so happy due to a fresh new hair style and the camera's angle is just right to hide my extra chin(s).  But the truth is that I am miserable and I feel ashamed to say that out loud. My life is so sweet and good right now, and I never want to lose sight of that. Ever. But underneath all of the goodness lies this murky, icky feeling that I can't shake. This quote from Body Matters  by Chrystie Cole sums it up really well. "But how you feel about and care or don't care for your body can determine the measure of joy you experience in this life as well as hinder your growth in spiritual maturity and your effectiveness for the kingdom of God." Y'all that's legit. My joy or lack of joy is directly determined by how I feel about my body. Embarrassing but true. So I'm doing something about it with the help of Trim Healthy Mama  and today is Day 1 .  In case you're int...