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Hi! I’m Andrea Fortenberry. I write and speak on marriage, motherhood, friendship and faith. I love to help women seek and see God in their everyday life. Being a wife and mother of two gives me lots of material and teaches me oh so many things.

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Saturday I had a revelation: I do too much for my

Saturday I had a revelation: I do too much for my kids sometimes.

I’ve tried really hard to empower them to do things I was afraid of as a kid. Because of that, my daughter is a great swimmer. I make my son, who is shy, go to the counter at a restaurant and ask for ketchup or extra napkins.

Despite these efforts, there are times when it’s easier for me to do things for them, but in doing so, I’ve made it harder for myself and them in the long run.

Saturday after my son’s football game, we went to Subway. I ate a late breakfast and didn’t want anything, so I sat down while my husband and the kids ordered. The kids quickly ran back over to me and said, “Can you order for us?”

Long story short, they didn’t know what I normally order them at Subway. “We don’t know what we like here,” they said. They are 12 and 9.

“WHAT? You don’t know what you like on your own sandwich?!?” I couldn’t believe it. 😦

I had a moment of clarity: my children need to learn what they like on their own sandwich! If I’m not there or something happens to me, I want them to feel equipped for Subway. For speaking up for themselves. For school. For their faith. For journeying with God.

Sometimes putting our kids and ourselves in uncomfortable situations is better than taking the easy route. We all grow through the discomfort.

My husband and I decided that we’re making another trip to Subway this week so that the kids can be empowered to know what they like and order it for themselves. I’ll report back! 😉

Just a reminder for your Tuesday that feels like a

Just a reminder for your Tuesday that feels like a Monday: HOPE is a choice. It’s not a feeling.

We get to choose our response to the problems of the world. Will we despair or will we HOPE in our God who holds all things together? Even though we may not be able to control and change the entire world, we can make choices to improve our corner of it. We can inspire and spread HOPE to the people God places in our lives.

Today, I choose HOPE. 💗

Could you use some hope as we wind down this week?

Could you use some hope as we wind down this week?

This week’s episode of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering is all about daring to hope.

I’ve received several messages from listeners saying this is just what they needed or that this has been their favorite episode so far. 💗

I’m truly honored to spend time with you during these episodes. You can listen via the link in my bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Put up my verse for this year on my letter board.

Put up my verse for this year on my letter board. I was one white y short. 😆

If you ever come to my house, you’d see that besides family photos, I don’t have artwork of landscapes, abstract patterns or florals hanging on the walls. But I have many signs and decor with words, Bible verses and phrases that are meaningful to me. (Swipe over for a peek.) It’s important to put Scripture and inspiring, life-giving messages where we can see them. I hope my kids soak them in and take them to heart as they grow.

What kind of artwork, Bible verses or phrases do you have up at your house?

This has been my morning routine for a while and i

This has been my morning routine for a while and it has made such a difference in my mood and my outlook on the world.

We may not be able to control what’s going on outside our homes, but we can control our routines and what we allow inside our hearts and minds. I know that I can’t handle news and social media first thing in the morning before I do these five things. Settling my heart, mind, and body puts me in a much better position to intake news or scroll the polarizing opinions and loud voices on social media.

I’ve heard @lysaterkeurst say, “We must exchange whispers with God before shouts with the world.” She’s so right. 💯

Do you want an accountability partner to check on you as you commit to these five steps this month? Give me a 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ below and I’ll follow up with you. ❤️

I’m a processor and I’m usually slow to post s

I’m a processor and I’m usually slow to post something. Not because I don’t have anything to say, but because I prefer to wrestle with my feelings, write, pray, and/or talk with a close few. I think it’s the introvert in me. (And also the recovering perfectionist.)

While my heart has been heavy this week, I am also filled with HOPE. God knew that needed to be my word this year and I’m so thankful.

A very sweet friend sent me this verse via text Wednesday morning, hours before the events at the Capitol. How poignant these words are to us right now!

I am daring to HOPE because I know God is still at work. I know He is Immanuel, God with us. He isn’t shocked by our world and our sinfulness. Yet, He still offers us fresh mercy, comfort, and salvation in Jesus, our living HOPE.

May we place our HOPE in the God of HOPE because He is trustworthy and true.

Leave a ❤️ if you’ll join me in daring to hope.

For the last few years, I’ve picked a word to fo

For the last few years, I’ve picked a word to focus on for the year. I pray and ask God what my word should be.

Saturday I jotted down words on a list and prayed that God would help me figure it out. I was out shopping later that night and He reminded me of Romans 15:13. Then at church on Sunday, we sang a worship song about HOPE. I knew it was my word!

Even though turning the calendar to 2021 didn’t change much in the world, I am hopeful that great things are still to come! And even when those moments come when I’m not so sure, I’m choosing to HOPE in the God of HOPE.

Do you pick a word of the year? I’d love to hear it👇🏼.

#topnine of 2020. While this year was full of chan

#topnine of 2020. While this year was full of change and things we didn’t ask for or expect, it also brought me many new experiences, relationships, and opportunities. Life is like that, a beautiful blend of bitter and sweet.

Thankful for all I learned in 2020 and excited for the year ahead!

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