“Me, a princess?” “You are the legal heir.” “I never lead anyone.” “We will help you to be a princess, to rule. If you refuse to accept the throne then the kingdom will cease to exist as we know it.” —The Princess Diaries In God’s name, we must fight them! —Joan of Arc…
How Perfectionism Stunts Children’s Growth
Type A Personality. First born child. Fiercely competitive. A strong-willed nature. These are just some of the things that defined me from a young age. I was my own worst critic and perfectionism was stripping the life right out of me. I remember practicing those endless piano scales over and over and over. I could…
Secret Power Girls
The book of Ruth is a book of hope. It proves that God wants to make beautiful things happen through devastating circumstances. Only God can take a life full of doubts, questions, and hopelessness and transform it into a life full of promise, love, and purpose. That’s what God did for Ruth. And that’s exactly…
Encouraging Girls through Tea Time
Girls of all ages love to receive encouragement. Whether it’s a simple note tucked under their pillow or a flower at the breakfast table, encouraging the girls in your life is important, no matter the age. Today our food for thought is hosting a tea party to encourage the girls in your life. While teens…
Talking to Tween Girls About Puberty
I stood in the bathroom brushing my daughter’s hair as I had a hundred other times, but today seemed to be different. I noticed she was taller as I no longer had to look down while brushing her long brown waves. And maybe she was leaner too. She asked me to braid her hair so…