The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name and Animated DVD Vol. 1 is my newest children's Bible review. I have seen this Bible advertised on some major "mom blogs" and was anxious to give it a look over myself. With 21 Old Testament stories and 23 New Testament stories, this Bible covers both well-known as well ...
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Mommyhood
source As you have read through the posts on this blog, you may feel like I have spoken out of both sides of my mouth. On one post, I am saying that God doesn't care how much laundry I have but it is about my attitude. In the next post, I write about my convictions to have our home close to company-ready at all times. My heart knows that this ...
Preparing to Impress {Preparing Meals}
source Meal preparation can be a struggle. Trying to prepare cost effective, healthy meals for a family can take a lot of time. {Read the first post of our "Preparing to Impress" series.} Breakfast and supper are by far the hardest in this household. Leaving the house in time for school makes breakfast a tough time. Add in therapy ...
Preparing to Impress {Preparing Your Home}
source If my home is out of order, I feel chaotic. I am uptight and scattered. This could also be because while I am spending time trying to find what I need, my children begin to run amuck! So in order for us to have a successful school year, my house must be prepared. In this week's section of the "Preparing to Impress" series, we ...
Got Wisdom?, Day 3
image source Pin It In the past two blogs, we have learned that we need wisdom and God desires to give us wisdom abundantly. Here is another verse on this subject. Proverbs 4:7a says, "Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom." This verse says that wisdom is tops, supreme, above all. Then the author of Proverbs commands us ...
Got Wisdom?, Part 2
image source Pin It In the last post, I commented on the extreme need that we as moms have for wisdom. But where to do we receive this wisdom? Does it just come with age and experience? In I Kings 3:5-14 we see that Solomon asked for wisdom and God gave. At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God ...
Warning vs. Threats
Pin It Have you ever said, “Is that a warning or a threat?” It can be a snide little question but it is packed with meaning. Warnings clarify what is about to happen. If “A” occurs, “B” will follow. Threats are simply words made to possibly scare a person into action. Warnings are followed by consequences while threats rarely do. Often ...
Will You Make the Pledge with Me?
Pin It I once heard a mom say, “When my daughter is older I don’t want her to ___ but I know that when the time comes I will give in.” Really? I felt very sad for this mom. She already had decided that she would cave to her daughter’s wishes despite the fact that she knew it was not a good decision. In reading an article in the ...
Potty Training Made Easier: FAPTQ
So far in this series, I have shared five supplies that I feel are necessary for potty training and I have taken you through the three-step process. Today, I will begin answering your questions! Question #1 - How do you know when your child is ready? Figuring out the answer to this question is key. Starting too early can be ...
One Thing that We Have Done Right
Pin It In my attempt to be real with you, I feel like I share a lot of yuck. The many areas in my life that I struggle with anxiety, anger, bitterness, frustration, and overall lack of self-control. I peel off the mask and show how God is working in my life. Today, I am going to share with you the complete opposite. Now, ...