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“A boy never outgrows his need for adventure. As mothers, we will need to develop a healthy balance when it comes to cultivating our sons' innate sense of adventure without overprotecting them in the process or, for that matter, not protecting them at all.”
― Vicki Courtney, 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son

“It seems to me that if God felt it best to delay marriage into the latter part of your twenties, He would also see fit to delay the hormonal urge to want to have sex. Or perhaps it was never His intent to delay marriage in an effort to "become more independent," "enjoy singlehood," and "build our careers.”
― Vicki Courtney, 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter

“King David is a wonderful example of a well-balanced man who was a warrior fighting battles on some days and a gentle, harp-playing composer on other days.”
― Vicki Courtney, 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son

“What it means: The world focuses on what people look like on the outside. God focuses on what people look like on the inside. Do you put more time and effort into being pretty on the outside or the inside? As you get older, you will meet Christian girls who spend more time trying to find the perfect outfit, get the perfect tan, find the perfect lip gloss, and have the perfect body. While there's nothing wrong with wanting to look pretty, we need to make sure it's in balance. God would rather see us work on becoming drop-dead gorgeous on the inside. You know, the kind of girl who talks to Him on a regular basis (prayer) and reads her Bible.”
― Vicki Courtney, Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter

“Mary sat at Jesus’ feet because she viewed that time as an absolute necessity, not an item to be checked off her to-do list. You can meet with God on a regular and consistent basis and miss Him entirely in the process. In other words, you”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“If you were to skip your time with God, would you be more concerned about missing the mark or missing God?”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“One of the happiest days of my life was when I quit waiting for "happily-ever-after" to come find me and proclaimed joy in the just now season of life. And the next season. And the next.”
― Vicki Courtney, Ever After: Life Lessons Learned in My Castle of Chaos

“God doesn’t compete with the clamor and white noise of our busy lives. He beckons us to come before Him in silence. He wants our full, undivided attention. He wants us to cultivate space in our days to lay ourselves at His feet and breathe. He calls us to be still, or as another translation (NASB) says, “Cease striving.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“Imagine a world where people are drawn to the life-changing displays of God’s love in our own lives, rather than repelled by our harsh words of judgment and finger-pointing over the sins and imperfections of others.”
― Vicki Courtney, Move On: When Mercy Meets Your Mess

“When a mother extends outstretched arms to a son who has failed in sports, or school, or socially, or been deemed not smart enough, 'manly enough,' or just plain not good enough, he begins to understand what love is all about. The moment a mother extends her grace, he begins to understand that goodness in being a man isn't all about his performance. It isn't about his successes or his failures. It is about being able to accept love from another and then return that love."1”
― Vicki Courtney, 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son

“Physical beauty will fade over time, but true beauty (virtue) is timeless.”
― Vicki Courtney, Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter

“Many Christians stay busy and avoid solitude because they fear what God will show them regarding their motives and affections.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“When we say yes to too many other things, we are actually saying no to God. Only God can bring the rest and satisfaction our souls crave.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“Psalm 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. What it means: You are created in the image of God, and God doesn't make junk! Like a snowflake, every person is unique. No two are the same. God sees you as a masterpiece; and when you look in the mirror, He wants you to “know that full well.” Try this beauty tip: Every morning when you look in the mirror, say Psalm 139:14 and smile. You might even tape the verse on your mirror as a reminder!”
― Vicki Courtney, Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter

“Adventure, with all its requisite danger and wildness, is a deeply spiritual longing written into the soul of man. The masculine heart needs a place where nothing is prefabricated, modular, nonfat, zip lock, franchised, on-line, microwavable. Where there are no deadlines, cell phones, or committee meetings. Where there is room for the soul. Where, finally, the geography around us corresponds to the geography of our heart.”
― Vicki Courtney, 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son

“Let’s not forget that our call as Christians is to make much of Jesus. The Great Commission calls us to make disciples of Jesus, not to recruit other people to a works-based lifestyle that makes us feel better (for a while) and makes them feel like constant failures. We are sharing the gospel, not hawking a product for commission. We must emphasize grace before we talk about commitment, because once grace becomes a believer’s identity, commitment will follow.”
― Vicki Courtney, Move On: When Mercy Meets Your Mess

“Oh Marlboro Man, where art thou? Your comeback won't be a minute too soon!”
― Vicki Courtney, 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son

“Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart” (1 Sam. 16:7).”
― Vicki Courtney, Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter

“When a mother extends outstretched arms to a son who has failed in sports, or school, or socially, or been deemed not smart enough, 'manly enough,' or just plain not good enough, he begins to understand what love is all about. The moment a mother extends her grace, he begins to understand that goodness in being a man isn't all about his performance. It isn't about his successes or his failures. It is about being able to accept love from another and then return that love.”
― Vicki Courtney, 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son

“Our souls find their fulfillment and rest when we walk in obedience to our ultimate calling—to know Jesus and make Him known.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“Are you worn-out from engaging in the exhausting pursuit of happiness? You will continue to experience unrest in your soul until Jesus becomes your primary pursuit.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“The place we should escape to is the feet of Jesus. He alone can stabilize our souls and recharge our spirits to run the next heat in the race.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“The love a boy receives from his mother will set the tone for his future relationships.”
― Vicki Courtney, 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son

“We as believers cannot be effective in offering others hope and forgiveness when we're not living in the light of that hope.”
― Vicki Courtney, Move On: When Mercy Meets Your Mess

“God is not looking for perfect mothers to raise perfect daughters. He's looking for imperfect mothers who are raising imperfect daughters in an imperfect world … and desperately dependant on a perfect God for the results. —Vicki Courtney”
― Vicki Courtney, Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter

“When we attach our happiness to a list of if-then conditions, we miss the joy found in the 960 moments God has already given us today. Once gone, we can never get them back.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“Proverbs 31:30 that counsels, “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”
― Vicki Courtney, Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter

“Show me a church composed of real people who aren’t afraid to acknowledge and talk about their flaws, and chances are, it’s a growing church. If, on the other hand, vulnerability is met with the cold legalism of others, then prayerfully consider finding a place where authenticity is the focal point.”
― Vicki Courtney, Move On: When Mercy Meets Your Mess

“Getting hurt physically, failing, persevering, and succeeding (despite overwhelming odds) are key factors in a male's growth toward manhood.”
― Vicki Courtney, 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son