I am an assistant principal in a middle school (grades 6-8). When I have to search a student's cell phone, I often get sick to my stomach at what I find. It gets worse and worse every year.
Emily Jensen is the co-founder of the Risen Motherhood ministry, where she co-hosts the weekly podcast and serves as the Content Director. Her first book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments, co-written with Laura Wifler, releases in September 2019. Emily, her husband, and their five young children reside in central Iowa. You can find her on Instagram: @emily___jensen
When I seek to punish or control my kids with harsh words just because they aren’t behaving exactly the way I want, I need to call my response what it is. It’s not a bad day. It’s not a mom fail. It’s not a joke. It’s sin.
