-
5 Must-Dos For An Eczema Free Baby
Every new mom anticipates her baby to have perfect fair and silky skin – an eczema free baby. That’s what I expected too, but I was disappointed to learn that managing Rosie’s skincare would be one of my biggest motherhood nuisances thus far. I’ve learned that eczema is actually a common skin concern for babies. Rosie started her first two months of life with the expected perfect baby skin. Things took a turn as the weather cooled. The eczema appeared first on her face and scalp. Her hands, elbow creases, and behind the knees were also vulnerable spots. The dry patches would flare an angry red every so often. The…
-
A Preemie Mom’s Breastfeeding Experience
It’s about time I share about this preemie mom’s breastfeeding experience. After 9 months, breastfeeding has become a lovely second-nature sort of task for me. I believe in all the well-known benefits such as nourishment, increased bonding and convenience. Moreso, there is something magical about a mother being able to give life, and then continue to sustain and grow her baby’s life through her milk. I’ve only recently begun to appreciate the strength and capability of my body. Praise God for His perfect design. Although I now find it therapeutic, it was initially a daunting task that required perseverance. Here is a preemie mom’s breastfeeding experience.
-
Perseverance And Pursuit Of Godliness In Lifestyle
In this last post of my pursuit of godliness series (Part 1 and Part 2 here), I want to write about a true mark of the Christian life: perseverance. I also want to shed some light into our lifestyle – for our accountability and perhaps for your encouragement. Since we got married, George and I have had a mutual conviction to live in a simple and single-minded way. We always hoped that our lifestyle would intentionally display Christ to the world. We attempt to give up worldly desires that distract us, striving to love God and love others. I am thankful that God brought us to unity in our convictions.
-
Self Control And Pursuit Of Godliness With My Eating Habits
As I shared in my previous post, pursuing godliness in the day-to-day is a Christian’s call. While the Holy Spirit transforms us, we have a responsibility to work with Him to deny ourselves and seek what is good. I find it is easy to forget that this is a daily calling in which God seeks holiness in every part of our lives – the big and the small. Today I want to share about my conviction to be more self-controlled. The area of struggle is self control with my eating habits.
-
Surrender And Pursuit of Godliness With Family
For Christians, the pursuit of godliness is a daily call. God calls us to be holy because He is holy. This is not some abstract idea for Christians, but it works its way into all the crevices and corners of life. In my efforts to grow in holiness, I want to share with you three areas of my life where I need much grace. The surrender and pursuit of godliness with family is the first.
