Does all of the New Year resolution talk depress you? As mommas we often believe there isn't time or energy for resolutions because survival is the only goal we have. I get it. I spent several years in survival mode. I'd watch the clock counting down to nap time and praying that no substantial catastrophe would occur before then. I lived ...
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What’s Your Word for 2019?
I love the idea of choosing a word for the year. Instead of resolutions that fail 2 weeks later, a word centers your focus providing a path to growth. In past years I have chosen characteristics like love, delight, refocus, and joy. I would focus on verses and Bible studies centering around the word to build my understanding and develop the ...
From Need to Ministry {giveaway}
Eleven years ago our family had a need. To my great surprise, God took this need and turned it into a world-wide ministry. But I realize that many of you don't know the background of this "need" or the many levels of support our ministry provides. Today I share in hopes that you will utilize all that we offer and join us in praying for the ...
When God is Teaching You To Trust Him
Life is throwing me some mean curve balls. Despite my attempt to control all that happens around me with hard work, research, and wise counsel, everything I touch is crumbling like sand between my fingers. It is humbling, confusing, and defeating. I am at a loss and don't know what to do. Twice a month I have the opportunity to teach ...
Help! My Child is a Perfectionist
Isn't it interesting that for every parent who has a slow or sluggish child, there is another with a child who is a perfectionist. While one would think a perfectionist would be breeze to raise, there are great challenges in directing children who put extreme pressure and high demands on themselves. Since balance is the goal of parenting, here ...
Are You Saving Energy for Your Spouse?
Frequently on this blog, I encourage you to set aside daily time for God. In this time God will change your life. But friends, there is a second relationship that the enemy desires to "steal, kill, and destroy" (John 10:10). That relationship is with your spouse. For those of you who work with children or stay-at-home with your own, you ...
Failed Schedule to a Successful Routine
Some people come out of the womb creating schedules and organizing their socks in rainbow-color order. Others find schedules stifling and struggle to find a pair of clean sock. Experts declare that children need structure, but how do you provide structure without adding stress? In a recent ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook post, Jessica shared ...
Is Keeping Your Children Busy the Answer?
A few weeks ago I asked the following question as a poll on Facebook. True or False: It is best to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy so they stay out of trouble. While it wasn't my ambition to create a tricky question, it was my hope that the question would cause each reader to stop and think. And, I hope that it will start a constructive ...
Does Where You Have a Quiet Time Really Matter?
Glean ideas in this five-part series. 1. What is a Daily Quiet Time?2. How to Create a Prayer Journal that Works3. Do I Really Have to Get Up Early?: When to Have a Quiet Time4. Does Where Really Matter?5. The Best Devotionals to Guide Your Quiet Time You are ready to have some quiet time with God. You grab your Bible, prayer ...
Do I Really Have to Get Up Early?
Glean ideas in this five-part series. 1. What is a Daily Quiet Time?2. How to Create a Prayer Journal that Works3. Do I Really Have to Get Up Early?: When to Have a Quiet Time4. Does Where Really Matter?5. The Best Devotionals to Guide Your Quiet Time For the last three weeks I have asked you to chose the "one thing ...