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IF MY MOM WAS STRICTER

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This year, I started making big decisions about how I want to show up for myself career-wise, the type of community I want to build on social media, and how God can use me. Regarding that last part, I realize now that it wouldn't have even been a thought had my mom been stricter or tried to play the role of a father as a single parent. What finally led me to seek God was my willingness to read. I read Genesis and thought about how wild the stories were, and then I'd relay them to my family. I continued reading while taking notes on God's role in every story. God's role in my own story was what I was missing all along: a father. After reading the Bible back-to-back, I kept returning to it. This time, my focus was on Jesus, and I started to perceive Him as a brother. In my mind, fathers are strict, but brothers can talk them down or help them see reason. It will all make sense when you read the Bible—I promise. My sweet mom, I now realize, is perfect just as God intended ...
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Simple Spinach and Potatoes Recipe

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Spinach, Potatoes, and a Little Bit of Butter — That's It! A simple add-on for spinach that actually helps some of my picky eaters to enjoy it is Potatoes. At home, we have a new rule about serving dinner with at least one vegetable on the plate, and I am trying to make everyone enjoy said vegetable. And I believe this particular recipe has been used in our homes for years. My mother used to add onions to this recipe, and I can't wait to try it next time, of course, without overwhelming my picky eaters. All you need is a bunch of spinach and a few potatoes, salt, and butter. If we didn't have a lactose-intolerant boy, I would have added cheese to make it creamier. Intructions 1. Chop the washed spinach and the potatoes to your preference, thicker if you want to boil together with the potatoes, or thinner if you want to boil potatoes separately. 2. Add water and salt, then bring to a boil for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Remember, it's not good to overcook ...
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