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    Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life

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    Is Your Daughter Ready? 10 Ways to Empower Your Girl in an Age of New Challenges

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    Congrats to my friend Crystal at @themoneysavingmo Congrats to my friend Crystal at @themoneysavingmom on her new book!👏🏻👏🏻

Crystal is a pro at living on a budget, and whether you’re single or married, young or old, this book will empower you to live with less stress and more financial freedom. 

Especially if you’re a newlywed or fresh out of college, it can cultivate habits your future self will thank you for.

I’ve got an extra copy for a GIVEAWAY. Comment with a ❤️ by 1 pm CT tomorrow (Oct. 31) and I’ll draw one lucky winner!
    This isn’t light reading, but it is important – es This isn’t light reading, but it is important – especially for those of us who care about deeply about the future of marriage. 

The enemy is real, yet God is bigger. He has compassion for our struggles and can restore what the world distorts🕊️

*Comment below and I’ll DM you this Substack article (for paid subscribers).
    One thing I’ve learned about seniors (college and One thing I’ve learned about seniors (college and high school) is how they often build new friendships as graduation approaches.

Part of it is maturity, and part of it is knowing they have limited time left with the people they’ve been surrounded by for the past 4 years.

I remember doing this - and regretting that I didn’t branch out more while I had more time. 

So, take it from those who have been there. Do this from the beginning. Carry this advice into every new season and know that God will continually bring good souls your way exactly when you need them.

We all need “age and stage” friends, yet some of your richest friendships will be with the people younger or older than you, those intergenerational connections that prepare you for what’s to come and help you find purpose as you give back🤍

*For more messages like this, comment DEVO and I’ll send you a link to my teen girl devotional.
    A fun day in Tuscaloosa for Alabama Homecoming. Ro A fun day in Tuscaloosa for Alabama Homecoming. Roll Tide!
    Auburn friends, if you haven’t eaten at @olivineau Auburn friends, if you haven’t eaten at @olivineauburn yet, add it to your list. Olivine is a rooftop Italian restaurant in the new AC hotel, and the second you step off the elevator, you feel like you’re in New York.  Great food, unique ambiance, and outdoor fire pits make it the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or watch the sunset. So fun celebrating Marie Claire with this sweet crew, we’ll definitely be back!
    Moms of Teen Girls, I have big news! 🎉 On Nov. 1 Moms of Teen Girls, I have big news! 🎉 

On Nov. 17, in time for Christmas, my publisher will release new anniversary editions of my first 2 bestselling books, 10 ULTIMATE TRUTHS GIRLS SHOULD KNOW and LIKED: WHOSE APPROVAL ARE YOU LIVING FOR?

Comment BOOK and I’ll send the pre-order link (book links are in my bio too👆🏻)

The new books are hardcover and gorgeous! They pair perfectly with #yoursnothersdevo and have been updated to speak to girls today on a wide range of subjects (i.e. kindness, social media, friendship, boys, identity, talent, perseverance, self-presentation and clothing, digital reputation, self-worth, etc) based on God’s timeless truths.

LIKED also includes a new chapter on discernment to help girls hear God’s voice. 

My original readers are now in college or in the working world. Two moms last year told me their daughters got into Georgia @universityofga writing essays about these books based on the question: 

“The transition from middle to high school is a key time for students… Please share a book that had a serious impact on you.” 

The girls explained how these books built their confidence, and one girl said she developed “a more mature inner strength.” This is what God’s truth does. It strengthens us internally by transforming our worldview.

So, pre-order your copies today. Plan small group book studies for 2027, and let’s equip the next generation to be their best selves. 

For every mom who has supported me over the past 10+ years by buying books, hosting events, leading studies, etc - THANK YOU! You are the reason these books are still around, and I hope you love the glow-ups as much as I do🩷

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    I have a big heart for college girls, so when Ann I have a big heart for college girls, so when Ann Coleman invited me to speak to all the KD freshmen at Bama, it was an easy yes💚 Thank you, Ann, for letting me share advice that I wish I’d known during the college transition. I loved being with this fantastic group of girls!!
    As our kids grow up, their needs change. While l As our kids grow up, their needs change. 

While little kids need a cop, teenagers need a coach, and young adults need a counselor. (For the record, my dad is 90 years old, and he’s still my counselor. I still call him for advice all the time).

Right now, most of us are in coaching mode. We’re preparing our kids to stand on their own two feet and handle life without us. 

Teach what you did right - and also what you did wrong. Help your child outdo you by learning from your mistakes, building on your success, and benefiting from your experiences. This is how we empower the next generation. This is how our life story gains meaning as our ceiling becomes their floor🤍

*For more messages like this, check out my books, linked in my bio.
    Happy 20th birthday to our dancing queen!!! What a Happy 20th birthday to our dancing queen!!! What a joy it’s been to experience 2 decades of Marie Claire!❤️

When this girl walks into a room, the air feels a little lighter because you know that you’re about to laugh. You anticipate the fun to come. Even at 3 days old (and in her 3D sonogram) we caught Marie Claire smiling, and looking back that set the stage for this chill 3rd child who has a beautiful heart, a quick wit, and a refreshing spirit of contentment that makes everyday life feel special. 

Marie Claire, your father, your sisters, and I sure miss you! We love how we feel when you’re at home. You’re witty, kind, compassionate, intuitive, tender, friendly, crazy talented at dance, and beautiful inside and out. Never lose your light, your contagious laugh, or your heart for the Lord. Daddy and I are incredibly proud of you and the young woman you’ve become. Cheers to your 3rd decade of life! Trust God through all the ups and downs and know that we’ll always be your biggest fans, we love you more than you’ll ever know!!
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