It was a popular country song when I was in high school. To tell the truth, I still like the song by Garth. The lyrics have caused me to think back to some of my own prayers and the answers I have received. But it was an Adventures in Odyssey episode that gave me a new perspective on the thanksgiving for "Unanswered Prayers." The storyline ...
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Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:7
Most of the Time I Feel Like I’m Barely Holding it all Together
I pray that you will be encouraged as you read this article written by Trevin Wax and featured on the Focus on the Family blog. It will be worth your time. I encourage you to replace your name or the pronoun "I" for each "you" in the article. Dear _______, [I am] a gift of God to [my] husband and [my] ...
Flick Him Off
Two weeks ago, we were thrown a curve ball. It began with the words, "severe delay." Once again, we heard that Bubs was months behind in development. A fact that takes the breath out of this momma. In January, I began to see some red flags concerning Bubs' reading and spelling. After talking to his teacher, we buckled down at home ...
He is a Liar!
The enemy will do anything he can to drive a wedge between you and the Word of God. He knows that if Christians get in the habit of studying the Bible on a daily basis, they will never be the same! They'll find power over their flesh and over his lies. They'll have power to live as Christ's disciples, and they'll discover God's ...
Placing the ABCJLM Curriculum in a 2012-2013 Calendar
Several questions have been asked about the official start date of the ABCJLM curriculum. While I have done my best to make it easy to figure, every few years we are thrown a curve ball. The 2012-2013 school year is one of those year. Thanksgiving is early and overlapping weeks don't fall in the normal pattern. Easter fluctuates so it ...
Review: Raising Financially Confident Kids
"In other areas of life, we were diligently teaching our children important values of responsibility, honesty, self-discipline, and faith. But failing so miserably in this matter." Any guessing on what "this" matter may be? After looking at the book image above, you probably guessed it. Financial responsibility. Looking back, Mary ...
Making a Toddler Talk
Can you make a toddler talk? Well it depends who you ask. But in the case of our little Peanut, I believe you can. Bubs was a slow talker. He ended up in speech because of it. Sweet Pea talked very early. Little Man was having conversations before some kiddos can walk. (Okay this is an exaggeration but not much of one!) Now Peanut ...
Want Strength?
A couple of weeks ago, God gave me a new understanding of the popular verse Isaiah 40:31. But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. I found so much peace in this verse that I wanted to share it with ...
It Rears Its Ugly Head Yet Again
Here it is 6:15 Thursday morning and I don't have a blog post written for today. I typically have them written days if not weeks in advance. Today...nothing. But, I think God did this on purpose because He wanted me to share what is on my heart. To give you another glimpse into our family. And for some of you, to give us one ...
Where Do You Find Discipline Ideas?
See if you can relate to a portion of this mom's email question: I struggle coming up with ideas of discipline. Where do you get your ideas/inspiration for wise parenting? It feels like there is less sound advice available. My family lives far away, so I can't follow their example and don't always ask for their advice. My ...