229: September McCarthy and Suffering as Sanctification

September McCarthy has been married to her husband Dan for 30 years. Together they have ten children and four grandchildren. They have been homeschooling their children for 24 years, and have launched six, with four more still at home. Today, September shares how she met Jesus at family camp, how losing multiple children shaped her, and why she took a whole year off. Her sabbatical brought healing and clarity for where God is taking her and her ministry. September’s story reminds us that suffering and sabbath is for our sanctification.

Listen to September’s story now!

Stories September shared:

Raising ten children and four grandchildren
Her ministry of writing and speaking
Taking a one year sabbatical from her work
Growing up in a very goal driven home
Meeting Jesus at 13 years old at family camp
Losing multiple children
Why she and her husband have ten children
The friend who told her it was time to heal
Living with fear and wrestling with it
Feeling insecure at a conference event
What she learned about herself during her sabbatical
Her wheel of priority
Her best parenting tips for all parents

Great quotes from September:

A place of healing is not fixed by a one week vacation.

Some of my best “yes moments” are saying no.

Confidence misplaced will lead to bankruptcy.

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