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Host Karen Feguson welcomes writer and sharer of encouragement Susan Davidson to 5-Minute Parenting to talk about that sneaky thief of joy: comparison.

In this episode, Susan defines the comparison trap and explains how it not only steals our joy but tries to steal our destiny as it erodes our confidence in the unique giftings and plans God has for each of us. Listen in as Susan delivers encouragement, specifically to moms struggling with their inner critic, and offers 3 practical ways to silence the voice of comparison.

Here are some points Susan covers in this episode:

1) What is comparison and what some call the comparison trap

2) How to recognize this inner critic that sneaks into our thoughts

3) How comparison affects seasons of motherhood

4) How listening to those negative thoughts affects our parenting and our children

5) Applications to put into practice to silence the voice of comparison and live in peace and confidence, fulfilling your unique God-given purpose.

Susan has created a special freebie just for moms. Click the link to download Embracing Who God Created You to Be: A Practical Resource for Moms to Break Free from the Comparison Trap: https://susan-davidson-ruth-216-girl.myflodesk.com/ent0oljczk

BIO: Susan Davidson is a freedom-from striving pursuer and a sharer of encouragement enthusiast. She is a devotional writer featured in "Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart: 50 Devotions for Sleeping Well in a World Full of Worry. She is also one of the writers for "Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best."

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Are you in a difficult parenting season? Do you have a wayward child? Are your kids getting ready to go off to college? Listen in to 5-Minute Parenting as special guest, Alicia Searl, shares her momma's heart with an honest, transparent conversation about parenting in the hard seasons.

There is no doubt motherhood can be hard at times, but Alicia encourages moms of all ages and stages to reject the lies of our culture and of the enemy and cling to God's promises instead!

Here are 5 important truths and Bible verses to hold onto in every season:

1) God is a purposeful planner (Psalm 37:23)

2) God has equipped you (2 Peter 1:3)

3) God is our greatest Comforter (Matthew 5:4)

4) God casts out fear (Isaiah 41:10)

5) God is full of grace (Romans 15:13)

Alicia Searl is a Christian author, writer, coach, and speaker who is passionate about sharing God’s Word to spread hope and healing. She is a contributing writer for iBelieve, Crosswalk, Christianity.com, and Your Daily Prayer. She has authored two devotionals, several Bible studies, and a children’s book and coloring book to comfort grievers. When she isn't writing her heart on a page, she enjoys sipping an oat milk latte while soaking in a bit of peace on her back porch swing. Otherwise she is playing house with her rowdy little family of five or handing a hammer to her hubby for their next DYI project.

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Join 5-Minute Parenting with special guest, Diana Derringer, as she shares her compelling story as the caregiver of her husband for the past twenty years. Diana shares candidly about the miracles, hard times, and blessings of being his caregiver.

Her husband's health diagnosis 21 years ago launched Diana on a roller coaster ride, with many ups and downs. But in the midst of it all, Diana chooses joy daily, and is on the show today to share encouragement for riding the challenges and sometimes chaotic circumstances of caring for someone with a serious health diagnosis.

Although Diana's story is one of a spouse, her wisdom and practical tips apply to anyone in a caregiving situation. Parents are the ultimate caregivers, of course, and many are in that tough life stage called "The Sandwich Generation." Caring for kids and aging parents. Is that you? Listen in and be encouraged!

Diana is an award-winning writer and author who shares hope and joy through devotions, articles, dramas, Bible studies, planning guides, and poems in more than 70 publications, including The Upper Room, Guidepost, The Secret Place, and Missions Mosaic. She also writes radio dramas and television programs for Christ to the World Ministries and shares weekly blog posts on Words, Wit, and Wisdom. Her adventures as a social worker, adjunct professor, youth Bible study teacher, friendship family for international university students, and caregiver for her husband supply a constant flow of writing ideas.

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​​​​​​​​A Poem​
​​​​​​​​15 Lines (with verse)

Rejoice

Some days we bask in the sunshine.
Some we dance in the rain.
Others we slog through storms
that never seem to stop.

Throw open wide your arms,
Embrace them one and all.
Squeeze every moment’s joy …
every
single
drop.

“This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 NKJV).

Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈

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