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A MOTHER’S PRAYER— Father of Encouragement Thank you for taking the time to show love to your disciples by affirming and encouraging them. Help us remember that, following your example, our well-aimed words will carry life to the hearts of our children. Teach us to extol their positive characteristics whenever we can and to resist the temptation to use words only for correction. Give us lips that speak grace and that show the heart of your love through the things we say. Amen”
― Sally Clarkson, Ministry of Motherhood
As a young mother, I searched scripture, read dozens of books and sought to figure out what God had in mind when He designed motherhood. Understanding that this was one of the most strategic and far reaching roles for women to fulfill captured my imagination and I have spent much of the rest of my life pursuing ways to inspire others to understand and live into this profound role. One of my great privileges in working international arenas is that I have the opportunity to meet amazing leaders who, by God’s grace and design, have the same passion for the same messages as me. To see how these messages are universally on the hearts of many all over the world encourages me so very much.
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting the Centre for Social Justice Think Tank in Westminster, (Downtown London near Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, Parliament and Westminster Abbey).
This flourishing think tank tackles all sorts of issues facing families today. Their interests are quite comprehensive. Connecting with other charities, and missional organizations and extends their work to all walks of life in the UK, including education, family, parenting and motherhood, which of course are my favorite topics.
I met with a very kindred spirit, Cristina Odone, an Italian-British journalist, editor, and author who serves as the Director of Family Policy at The Centre for Social Justice, is the Founder and Chair of the Parenting Circle Charity, and the former Editor of The Catholic Herald. I knew I wanted to have her join me on a podcast so that you could hear her story.
I hope you will enjoy our conversation on my podcast today.