I am so excited that I could bust! This is the kids' last week of school and summer is so close I can taste it. Almost three months with all my chickadees back under my wings. Some of you don't share my excitement. You've already enrolled your children in every VBS and camp in the area desperate to keep the children entertained - and ...
Mommyhood
Who Are You Looking At?
One day I started making a list of all of the things that I need to teach my children before their 18th birthdays. Character Education Manners Work ethic Manage money wisely Be respectful Honesty Take care of what God has given them Manage a house (laundry, cook, clean...) Volunteer and help others Being ...
Lies and Truth
I will never forget the first time he said the words to me. They hit me like a wrecking ball to an old brick building. "You are believing lies." But, I knew it was true. My husband was reminding me that I was choosing to believe the lies of the enemy over the truth of my Father. Priscilla Shirer says that believing lies is the same as a ...
How to Handle Hurtful Comments from Your Children
I remember the first time that one of my children shouted at me, "I hate you!" Like a knife, I felt the blow right to the heart. How could this child say such a thing? I must be doing something wrong! Panic. Fear. Currently our Sweet Pea (age 9) is throwing out the statement, "You don't like me...that's why you ____." She gets mad and ...
Understanding What God Has Called Parents to Do {Parenting “V” Printables}
UPDATE: This information has been completely updated for simplicity and clarity. I invite you to learn more on the Biblical Parenting Video Series. I'll be honest, many of the sermons and talks that I hear go in...and then they get lost. It doesn't mean that the information shared wasn't meaningful. It just didn't stick. And, I am sure I am ...
Are You Trying Really Hard to Change?
source - brainloc Are you trying really hard to change? You don't want to be the yelling, angry, tired, impatient mom that you are and you desperately want to change. You pick up self-help books. You talk to friends. You attend conferences. You try everything in your power to become the person you desire to be. But each day you ...
Time to ReFocus: Bringing in the New Year
Image Source - lusi Everywhere I look people are talking about the new year. Changes they will make. Weight they want to lose. Organization that is going to occur. They promise that the new year is going to be different. Healthier. Better. But if you are like me, those changes last until January 12th. Life throws a curve ball, ...
How Do You Fill in the Blank?
Fill in this equation. Jesus + ___________________ = Salvation How did your mind fill the blank space in the sentence above? Hard work? Perfection? Sacrifice? My abilities? Raising perfect kids? Building a ministry? My talents? Doing the perfect Advent activity? Actually, the answer to this statement isn't what you might expect. ...
Happy Thanksgiving, Road Trip Activity Workbook, and Giveaway Winners
image source - Ayal87 Today's blog post is a Capricorn of ideas and info. Be sure to check out each point! Road Trip Activity Workbook Many of you will be traveling for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. Make your trip a little easier with the free ABCJLM Road Trip Activity Workbook. A collection of activities and games that we ...
When Your Children Don’t Match Your Parenting Dreams
When Your Children Don't Match Your Parenting Dreams Giveaway: Out of 157 entries, the randomly chosen winner of the Galaxy Buck DVD is: Monica M (email monicamil...@) Monica, please contact me within 48 hours using the winning email address and be sure to include your mailing address. Thank you to everyone who entered ...