Have you heard the concept of "Pay It Forward?" The idea is that because someone blessed you, you bless other. As people pay their thanks forward, the blessings rain down exponentially. So many of you have written to me thankful for the time that I have spent creating the ABCJLM curriculum, website, and this blog. In ...
Review: Gabby, God’s Little Angel
As an author, Sheila Walsh wants girls to know that they are God's princesses. Her books are written to assure little girls that they are precious and loved by Him. Gabby, God's Little Angel explains that God watches out for His princesses by putting "His angels in charge" of them (Ps 91:9,11). The story begins with an ...
When Do You Answer?
I love the bluntness of The Message. As I stated earlier, I am reading through the Proverbs using this "version" of the Bible. Here is an example: Proverbs 18:13 - Answering before listening is both stupid and rude. The Holy Spirit made these words pop off the page. How many times do I do that to my children? I assume ...
ABC Jesus Loves Me Forum
It's here...It's here!!! Did you hear we shouting that from the mountain tops? Well hill tops just the same. After a month of testing and working on the website, my dear husband was able to upgrade the ABCJLM website and add a forum! Once again, you told me what you wanted and we worked and worked to provide it for you. I pray ...
Recipe: Stew
There are some recipes that immediately spark a picture of a person in your mind. This recipe was Susan S's. I am so thankful for what this woman and her husband did for me as a young person. I credit so much of the ABCJLM website to things that I learned from Susan. Stew is a hardy meal that requires very little ...
What is it Going to Take?
Some of the reason why my stress level is elevated has to do with our third blessing. This precious three year old is absolutely adorable. (There is a reason why God made him so cute.) But Little Man is trying every patient strand that I have left. Here's some background: If you have followed this blog long, you know that Bubs ...
A Super Grandfather
My uncle and aunt sent me this forward after reading a Facebook post about the trials of raising Little Man. It was perfect! A woman in a supermarket is following a grandfather and his badly behaved 3 year-old grandson. It's obvious to her that he has his hands full with the child screaming for sweets in the sweet aisle, biscuits in the ...
Okay..I Admit It
Here goes nothing. "I am stressed." There. I said it. Now the hundreds of you who read this blog each day know that Momma C is stressed. Oh, I said it again. Would saying "I am stressed" one more time make it a charm? I spent this past weekend thinking, praying, discussing this issue with my ...
September: Making Memories
Several months ago I mentioned that my mom gave me a 1993 issue of Shining Star magazine. Included in this issue is an excerpt from Jody Capehart's book - Cherishing and Challenging Your Children. The article called "Making Meaningful Memories", contains practical tips to create family traditions and memories throughout the year. ...
Letter B – Part 2
This is continuation of yesterday's post of Letter B Activites. More Bb Activities: Draw a "B" Word:- Have your child draw an object that starts with the letter "b". - Either write the name of the object and have them copy it or spell the word - Be very careful when criticizing a child's artwork. Even though it isn't how you would draw the ...