For the parent who desires to raise thankful kids
For the parent who desires to raise thankful kids

Happy Saturday, friends!  I've sent more emails than usual this week. I hope that's ok!  But as promised, I'm sharing the articles I'm writing elsewhere, and this one happened to be featured in the "Thankful Nation" series with FoxNews.com this weekend. I hope you enjoy it!

The human tendency is to look at everything we don’t have and demand “more” to be happy. When, ironically, happiness is not found in acquiring “more” but in being more thankful for what we’ve already been given.

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Grace, Our Starting PlaceJeannie CunnionComment
Do your kids define you?
Do your kids define you?

It’s tempting to tether our identity to the choices our children make. Whether those choices be stellar ….. or stupid.

When my son goes out of his way to welcome a boy who was hesitant to attend youth group, and the mom of the boy graciously texts me to let me know what my son did, it’s easy for me to proudly think, “Nice work, Jeannie. You’ve taught your son about being thoughtful and kind, so clearly you’re a good mom.”

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Grace, Our Starting PlaceJeannie CunnionComment