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4 Ways to Turn Our Conversations in the Current Culture to Absolute Truth and Biblical Living

7/9/2021

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4 Ways to Turn Our Conversations in the Current Culture to Absolute Truth and Biblical Living
"Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him Who is the head, into Christ." Ephesians 4:15
Recently, during a summer Bible study that I am currently participating in, the ladies and I began discussing the current culture and its very aggressive agenda in regards to absolute truth and biblical living. The group is a mix of ages ranging from young thirties to almost fifty. Our children’s ages range from twenty-somethings to infants.

We covered a few specifics in our time together that have still been running through my mind during my prayer and Bible study time. I'd love to know your thoughts, and how God is using these types of conversations in your motherhood journey.

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The Winds and Waves of Christian Parenting With Purpose

5/7/2021

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The Winds and Waves of Christian Parenting With Purpose
The assumption that I am an expert in the mom category based on numbers always amazes me.

It is humbling and at times a bit overwhelming.

In my heart, I often whisper, “If they only knew what a mess I have made of things.”

Over and over again I am reminded of my own failings and shortcomings.

​The Rossiters are a living example of the fact that the quantity of parenting decisions does not always produce quality. 

​Strangely enough, the verse that comes to mind is found in Mark 4:41,
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“And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this that even the winds and waves obey Him?”

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​5 Blessings of a Family That Spans the Ages

4/9/2021

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​5 Blessings of a Family That Spans the Ages
Our oldest child will turn 24 in a couple of weeks, and our youngest turned 6 in January. To say that we have a huge age range in our family would be a big understatement.

I have been surprised to learn of how many families face this dynamic in our current culture.

Many people have asked questions about how we make it work, or what the challenges are that we face. These questions are often filled with a great deal of curiosity and wonder.

For us in Rossiterville, it is the norm and we can’t imagine our family any other way.

​We agree that the blessings far out way the challenges.

Let me share with you today a few of the blessings we have discovered along the way.

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Preparing Your Kids to Face the Giants

3/5/2021

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Preparing Your Kids to Face the Giants
Culture is quickly sifting all around us. This question has crossed my mind frequently, “Will my kids be able to stand for truth in their generation?” How sad it would be to have invested years of training and prayer only to see the ground of their hearts surrendered to the devices of this world and its philosophy.

​To help gain wisdom and godly counsel, I began reading a book by Genesis apologists, Ken Ham entitled, Will They Stand: Preparing Kids to Face the Giants. It is packed full of wisdom from the Word of God as well as life examples from Dr. Ham’s childhood. 

​In the opening chapters, Ken Ham puts quite a bit of emphasis on his own upbringing. He references his parent’s character, love for the Word, and willingness to swim against culture even in the church. Ham acknowledges that his parent’s life choices aimed his life on a course of fearing God and standing on truth.
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Boast in His Holy Name

1/8/2021

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Boast in His Holy Name
"Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be joyful." 1 Chronicles 16:10
  • Mom, I have the best ninja skills! 
  • Did you see my awesome painting? 
  • Can you watch me do my cartwheel? 
  • Look at the amazing tent I made! 

Children seem to have no reservations when boasting about their many accomplishments and talents. Although we see flaws and imperfections, their little eyes are focused on a much better version. Boasting as a child comes with a certain amount of boldness and enthusiasm that we simply can’t get away with at any other time in our lives.

​Clayton, our five-year-old, will often grab my face with his sweet chubby hands and pull me towards him to make sure that I notice all the wonders he is about to perform. 

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Tips For Choosing Your Word of the Year

1/1/2021

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Tips For Choosing Your Word of the Year
Jingles, slogans, catchphrases are a part of our everyday media-saturated world. They can get us to buy anything from the latest electronics to the newest menu item at our favorite fast-food restaurant. Advertisers know what we should as well: You only need a small number of words to relay a really big message. 

As we look ahead to turning the page on this year, we have already begun discussing what our family theme will be for the coming year. We often choose a word for our year with a matching verse. This year, we actually chose a song, “It is well with my soul,” that went along with our word which was “Good.” Little did we know how fitting this would be for the challenging and uncomfortable circumstances we would encounter. God’s goodness, and the reality that His peace is always available even in the darkest of times, allowed us to say no matter what, It was well, it is good.

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We Cannot Change the People We Love

11/6/2020

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We Cannot Change the People We Love

Change is God's Business

I love this time of year. The variety and beauty of the colors on display coupled with the need to get out my electric blanket makes my heart rejoice. Pumpkin spice in my coffee and fires in the fireplace are special treats. This change in season is a change I welcome and embrace. I can quickly acknowledge that God is the Author of such a wonderful part of His creation. He deserves all the credit for His work and way. It is easy for me to see Him and His ability in every intricate leaf and cool breeze. Have I said how much I love this time of year? ​

​Change of seasons for a Creator God is effortless. He spoke and all the world was formed. Change is His business. He can perform it at will and with a perspective that is guided by His sovereignty. 

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