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Hey there! I’m Jodie, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a wife, a mom, and a writer who thinks God is infinitely tender, infinitely strong, and infinitely the reason why we can live lives marked by grace, purpose, and joy. He’s pretty amazing, and nothing makes me happier than getting to talk about Him with friends like you! Read More

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Prayer to keep kids safe

Praying for Your Children to be Healthy and Safe

October 23, 2020

Girls coloring - teach children to pray

Teach Children to Pray (with these free printables!)

October 16, 2020

kids and technology, phone

Technology and Your Children (and three prayers you can pray)

October 9, 2020

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It’s kind of mind-blowing when you really think

It’s kind of mind-blowing when you really think about it, but God Almighty - the Creator of the whole universe - longs to be in relationship with us. He knows our names and our needs. And when we do what the Bible says and “cast our anxieties on him” (1 Peter 5:7), we discover how much he cares for us.
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(Just a little thought for a Monday.😊)
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#prayingthescriptures #anxietyrelief #encouragement #mondaymotivation #prayer #createdforconnection #youareloved

When COVID first began spreading, our daughter Vir

When COVID first began spreading, our daughter Virginia—who lives in New York City—decided that she should come social distance with us. That sounded like a good plan to me; Virginia is a lot of fun, and she’s always full of ideas.
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One of her ideas, as she left New York, was to swing by the SPCA and pick up a kitten.
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Everyone seemed happy until, one morning, Virginia woke up and noticed that Quarantine Kitty had a cut or a burn of some sort on her neck....😳
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Get the rest of the story on the blog - along with prayers we can pray for #protection and #peace when it’s not a cat but a KID who needs safety and health! (Link in bio.)
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#kidshealth #safekids #Quarantinekitty #prayingthescriptures

Coming soon!! 🎉 Y’all know that “Praying th

Coming soon!! 🎉 Y’all know that “Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: 20th Anniversary Edition” releases TOMORROW. Which is super exciting. But ALSO coming soon 💥 and even MORE exciting 💥 is Hillary’s BABY!! (One month to go - Gahhh! 💕💕💕)
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I remember what it was like when @hillaryblakeley was born. I was up to my eyeballs in onesies and diapers and 2 am feedings. I wanted to pray for my precious baby daughter, but I also mostly just wanted to SLEEP. 😴 Knowing that my mom was praying for my baby - and for me - was HUGE. I felt like she had me covered.
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And now I can’t wait to give that same #blessing to Hillary and little...whatever her name is. Grandmoms, I know you get it. And I am all ears! What’s your best advice on how I can love Hillary really well in the weeks and months to come? Please share!
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#prayer #grandchildren #grandma #adviceplease #prayingthescriptures

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” 🥰 Want to help your kids hide God’s Word - and his HOPE - in their hearts?
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Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: 20th Anniversary Edition releases on TUESDAY 10/20 🎉(pre-order link in my bio) and comes with a whole new BONUS SECTION designed just for kids! If you want a sneak peek at these coloring pages, bedside prayer cards ➡️ and more fun stuff that goes with the book, check out the RESOURCES page at JodieBerndt.com for some FREE downloads!
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#prayer #parenting #prayingthescriptures #freeprintables #coloringpages #prayersforchildren #nofear #teachyourchildren #familylife #instagood #printables #resources #prayercards #lunchboxideas #newbook #comingsoon #pray #lovethesegirls 👯‍♂️

Do you have a favorite Scripture prayer? I’d lov

Do you have a favorite Scripture prayer? I’d love to know about it if you have a sec to leave a comment!
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Psalm 115:14 is one of mine - so much so that I asked the talented design team @zondervan to please put it on one of the front pages ➡️ in the new book. (Which, BTW, is kinda tricky to find on Amazon right now 🤷‍♀️ - if you want to pre-order, the link’s in my bio.)
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#prayer #prayingthescriptures #flourish #family #parenting #children #newbook #comingsoon
#nextweek 🎉

I always have a LOT of ideas for God, things I wan

I always have a LOT of ideas for God, things I want him to do. And sometimes it can be hard when he doesn’t take my advice! 😉
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But when I remember that God has GOOD plans (Jeremiah 29:11) and that his ways are HIGHER than mine (Isaiah 55:8-9), I kinda want my desires to line up with HIS. I feel like it will be better that way. You know?
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Let’s don’t just “read” the Bible. Let’s allow it to shape our desires and then PRAY it...and then sit back and watch as God fulfills the deepest longings of our hearts!
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#prayingthescriptures #prayer #WhatdoYouwantGodtoDo?

Technology is the #1 reason why today’s parents

Technology is the #1 reason why today’s parents believe raising kids is more complicated than it was in the past.
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Exposure to porn, cyber-bullying, the link between social media use and depression—it’s all part of the mix. But the news is not ALL bad...and in my ➡️ NEW BOOK ➡️ I’m sharing stories about how families are managing - and #praying about - their kids’ technology use.
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Get a sneak peek - and three scripture prayers to pray now - in the blog this week at JodieBerndt.com (link in bio).
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“Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: 20th Anniversary Edition” ships on 10/20. To pre-order, click the Amazon link in my bio, or check out ChurchSource.com, where the hardcover version is 🎉 30% off 🎉 right now!
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#technology #parenting #prayer #pray #prayingthescriptures #children #protectyourchildren #familytime #hedgeofprotection #newbook #bookstagram #onlinecontent #socialmedia #bookrelease @zondervanbooks @zondervan

They’re here! 🎉 And Minnie and I are SO EXCIT

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