Three Hard Sayings
"Please," "I'm sorry," and "Thank you." Those words are so simple, yet so hard to say. Learning their importance can help you grow in humility as you become more of a light that shines brightly for Christ.
Trina Alleyne
As a stay-at-home mom, Trina has focused much of her time on raising and schooling her kids. The Lord saved her at the age of 25 and helped her escape a downward spiral of sin. She has a deep passion for fashion and design. After getting a degree in fashion design and marketing, she worked for Russell Athletic. She also has a degree in Christian Ministry from The Master’s University, teaches Bible studies for women and children, writes devotionals (Jesse Tree and Hope Tree), blogs, and sermon notebooks, and has taught teenagers about fashion from a biblical worldview (Fashioned for Christ).
Content By Trina Alleyne
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Marriage & Parenting
3 Ways to Encourage Gratitude in Your Home
Gratitude isn't just a feeling—it’s an action that enriches both the giver and receiver. While most people just say a quick “thank you” and move on, Trina Alleyne suggests three activities to improve your relationships and deepen your appreciation for God’s blessings. These simple yet effective ideas take only minutes a day but create ripple effects that can last for years or a lifetime.
Marriage & Parenting
Pursue Your Teen
The adolescent years are marked by significant changes physically, emotionally, and socially, which contribute to the pursuit of independence as part of the maturing process. This can create distance from their parents. In this reel, Trina Alleyne encourages moms and dads to actively pursue their teens to build and maintain stronger relationships. By engaging in open conversations, showing genuine interest in their lives, and participating in activities together, parents can encourage trust and connection. Need a little help? Trina shares great questions to ask your teens.
Marriage & Parenting
Never Give Up On Your Children
If your child’s behavior makes you feel that their growth is hopeless, you may be tempted to give up. Perhaps you’ve struggled with their setbacks and the difficult circumstances for years and feel as though nothing will ever change. But there is hope! In this video, Trina Alleyne shares how God radically changed her life after she turned her back on Him for years. Watch now to understand how healing and transformation can come to even the most hardened kids.
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New School Year Resolution: Intentional Meal Time
Does it seem like your family gets busier with each school year? Do you find it difficult to spend quality time together? Well, there's a simple solution.
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Take the Time to Talk to Your Teen
Does your teen spend most of their free time with their face buried in a screen? Do most of your conversations with your teen revolve around disciplining or correcting? Do you miss the times when you and your teen just talked without conflicts?
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How Do Christians Think About Gender Ideology?
What was your sex assigned at birth? What's your gender identity? What are your preferred pronouns? When kids ask these questions, it's not always easy to answer or even comprehend in today's whacky world. Let's start with some basic definitions.
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Raising Our Daughters to Be Fashioned for Christ
Picture a shattered mirror. Now, picture yourself looking at your reflection in that completely shattered mirror. Are you able to see yourself clearly? What you see is a very distorted reflection of yourself. That's how we are spiritually.
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The Self-Giving Love of a Wife
Another wife just walked away from her marriage. We hear it all too often. But why? They weren't getting the love they needed? Or they just weren't happy. Is my marriage all about me and my needs? Sadly, that's what our society teaches.
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God’s Design for Rest
To my fellow homeschool moms—are you overwhelmed with all the crying, whining, grumbling, and complaining? Do you have days when no one—not even you—wants to do schoolwork? Here's some encouragement: It's hard. Yes, that's right. Educating your kids at home is hard work. But even though it's hard, Jesus has some great advice: Take a break to rest.