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I'm Rebekah, a former copy editor who decided to give my red pen a rest and do a bit of writing from the desk in my sunny kitchen instead. Here you'll find honest stories of mothering daughters, making peace with imperfection, and embracing grace. My hobbies change on a weekly basis but have most recently included photography, cross-stitch, knitting, and raising monarch butterflies. You can also find me at The Drafting Desk, a monthly newsletter offering soulful encouragement for recovering perfectionists, and as a contributing writer for Kindred Mom and The Joyful Life.

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Was I the mom at back-to-school skate night sitting in the corner with earbuds in and a soothing podcast playing? Yes, yes I was. #introvertinginpublic #enneagram5 #motherhoodissanctifying
“The God who flung from His fingertips this universe filled with galaxies and stars, penguins and puffins, gulls and gannets, Pomeranians and poodles, elephants and evergreens, parrots and potato bugs, peaches and pears, and a world full of children made in His own image, is the God who loves with magnificent monotony.” Brennan Manning, #theragamuffingospel #whydidntireadthissooner #graceupongrace #morningglory #amreading #rebekahreads2018 #learningtopayattention
“I know the psalmist's words are true: ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble’ (Psalm 46:1). Yet too often, just like my little girls, I choose to struggle through life's challenges and disappointments, tears of frustration streaming down my face—insistent that no, I do not need help. I can handle this myself.”⠀ ⠀ Please read more of my latest for @joyfullifemagazine in their lovely feed!⠀ ⠀ #joyfullifecommunity #motherhoodissanctifying #mothersofdaughters
One of mine is off to pre-K today, and the other starts 5th grade tomorrow. I've shared this prayer on their first day of school the last two years, so to carry on the tradition and send them off right: Lord, hold their sweet, soft hands as they step into the new and different. Make their hearts tender and sensitive to the feelings of others—both their peers and their teachers. Remind them of Your Word, tucked safely in their hearts and minds. Give them eyes to see the child who needs a friend. Make them bold enough to be that friend. Help them to make thoughtful choices. Fill them with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. Help them to give themselves grace when they make mistakes. Guide them in their I’m sorrys. May they extend grace to others and forgive freely. Open their minds to all You have to teach them this year. Help them to soak up knowledge and grow in wisdom and in their love for You. Help them to be kind-hearted and to serve, even when it’s hard. May whatever they do—from finger-painting and building with blocks to writing book reports and performing in class plays—be done with their whole hearts. Lord, make them brave. Amen. #backtoschool #prayersforgirls #kindredmom #mothersofdaughters #prayingmom #givethemgrace #writetheroughdraft #joyfullifecommunity

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