You've read them. The Facebook or Twitter status updates that make you want to crawl under the computer desk and cease to exist. The posts that the enemy uses to point fingers at you with claims that you aren't enough. The posts where fellow moms rave about how much they love their children and want to spend every waking hour gazing ...
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When Yuck Happens with Fellow Christians
source The situation has been boiling for a while. Basically from the beginning the hot flame has been heating up the relationship. I knew we were in trouble when the person said in a judgmental tone, "Yes, I know who you are. You are _____'s [Little Man] mom." An opinion had been made about me without any understanding ...
How to Cultivate Creativity in Children
During school time today, I gave Little Man (5) an extra copy of the Circle and Square Truck worksheet from the 2 Year Curriculum. I also gave him a pair of scissors with the instructions to cut out the square and circle. Then I told him to get a piece of paper and cut out five squares and two circles using the pattern. Once ...
Our Summer Schedule: Contributions & Visual Schedule
If you hang out with me for a time, you will hear me say the phrase "gift of work" several times. I am convinced that one of my jobs as a mom is to give my children the gift of work - to build them a work ethic. Summer is a fabulous time to do this as the time is more readily available and chores are available outside and ...
Is it Heavenly Widsom or Earthly Wisdom?
image source My husband and I have been seeking for quite some time wisdom about a certain aspect for our lives. But, I am often left wondering if we have received wisdom from God or wisdom that makes sense according to current culture. What is the difference? I found an outline in my Women's Ministry folder that looks ...
Is This Your Goal?
credit What is your goal? I mean, what - if you did it - would give you a bull's eye. You'd be right where you want to be. Eat better? Exercise more? Yell less? Be more intentional? Some days, my goal is to make it to bedtime without losing all sense of dignity! It dawned on me that goals aren't just for ...
This is What I Need
credit If you are like me, this poem states exactly what we all need...guidance. I encourage you to take the time to write this poem on a notecard and pray it throughout the day. Then have peace knowing that God will answer your prayer. God be in my head, and in my understanding; God be in my eyes, and ...
How To Handle Interruptions
How many times has this happened? You fill the sink full of hot soapy water and dirty dishes. You get four dishes cleaned, rinsed, and placed in the drainer only to hear, "MOOOOMMMMM!" You leave to take care of the issue. After multiple interruptions you remember the original task at hand - the dishes. Entering the kitchen you drain the cold, ...
Helping Children Take a Thankful Bite
How many of you have memories of sitting at the table hours after a meal finished because you didn't eat everything or refused to try a morsel of broccoli, brussel sprouts, or beets? I do. And if you asked many in my generation why we were told to eat the particular item, we would have said something like, "Because my parents told me to." ...
Keeping it Between the Ditches
Reading the title of the book, Great Parents, Lousy Lovers by Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham (read my review) made me think of some other phrases. Can you relate to any of these... * Great Mommy, Lousy Wife -or- Lousy Mommy, Great Wife * Lousy Mommy, Great Housekeeper and Cook -or- Great Mommy, Lousy Housekeeper and Cook * Great Mommy, Lousy ...