Shining the Light

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Even Stronger than a Mother’s Love

I must remember: Our children, just like anything else we believe we “have,” don’t actually belong to us. They belong to God.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAugust 19, 2024Author Jessica Brodiea mother's love, God loves us more than a mother, does God love me more than my parents, psalm 139:13-16, isaiah 49:15-18, jeremiah 1:5, empty nest, child going to college, child leaving nest, child leaving home Comments

Love in the Letting Go

I didn’t realize how soon this day would come. But love doesn’t mean holding on too tight. Love also means letting go—and setting free.

Jessica BrodieJune 3, 2024Author Jessica BrodieEcclesiastes 3:1-6, love in the letting go, letting go of someone you love, surrendering to God, when child graduates high school, empty nest, grief empty nest Comments

And I Watched Them Drive Away

How a milestone with my kids helped underscore a key faith lesson for me.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAugust 16, 2022Author Jessica Brodieempty nest, teenagers, parenting, christian mom, christian parenting, faith when parenting teens, james 4:14, milestone Comments