When I was young, growing up in a Christian home, I had very distinct views on how I would raise my children. I had convictions and standards, goals and vision, and that was good.

We had a perfect courtship so it started off well. And I just knew we were going to thrive as parents! In my head and in my mind, parenting seemed so clear, so tidy. It was all very clean, and if I followed steps 1, 2 and 3 then of course the result would be a happy home filled with love for Jesus.

But I forgot one thing, one very important thing…

Join me over at Raising Homemakers where I am sharing my heart today.