Mummy, am I growing every day? Yes, you are….why do you ask? Wondering where that came from. “Mummy, I want to be big like you.” Ok, that caught me off guard! A very familiar kitchen conversation we can relate to as moms. Her young heart thinks growing as ‘big’ as I am is all it…
“I want a friend who is just like me, Mommy,” she said through tears to me, years ago. I feel alone. She dismissed those siblings of hers who like different songs, and sing to different beats and the spend their time ordering when she wants disorder or deconstructing when she wants to construct. She didn’t want…
It’s not self-absorption. It’s not vanity. Not pride. It has nothing to do with “self.” It’s confidence. That quality that settles the soul of the woman who possesses it. The quality that draws and even calms others. But most of all, the quality that allows its owner to step forward and make a difference. We see it all…
Well, here we are, at the beginning of another year. Some of you may be entering it with joy and excitement. You’ve been chomping at the bit to crack open that new planner in order to organize your life. Some of you have been waiting for the new year to start that new book or…
Proverbs 31 Strength and dignity are her clothing,and she laughs at the time to come.She opens her mouth with wisdom,and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. It started with my amazingly talented niece-in-law (is that what you call the wife of your nephew?). I’ve long been an admirer of her beautiful hand-lettering and…
There are different times of the year when I am more motivated than others to start new habits; the beginning of a new month, the beginning of the New Year, the beginning of a new school year and sometimes, the beginning of the week. There is no way that I can start a new project…
I went off to sleep in my usual style. Slipped under the covers. Snuggled up against my man. And crashed. My sleeping technique is rather simple these days. You might call it the Totally-Exhausted-Mom Technique. Or maybe the I-Can’t-Keep-My-Eyes-Open-Any-Longer approach. Whatever you call it, this mom knows how to crash. And she likes to stay…
Sometimes you just want someone to listen. Not fix. Not advise. Just listen. Listen long enough to “get it.” To simply feel what you’re feeling right along with you. I can’t count the times I’ve gone through my mental list… Who could I call? Who would be willing to just be here in this place with…
My kids were very little when I came across an old friend. We sat together, and she told me that she had just come to know Christ. Then she shared with me what I did not know about her past. As she was growing up, some people in her life worshiped Satan and abused her…
I love being a mom. I love caring for our children. Guiding them. Teaching them. And simply hugging them. Motherhood is such a beautiful thing. But that doesn’t mean I always sleep well at night. Or that I never worry. You see, I start to wonder if I’m a good enough mother . . . or…
To be perfectly honest, I never knew I had a temper. Not until I had children. And that’s when I discovered I had a real ugly side. Surprisingly explosive. My kids could say or do things that simply set me off like nothing else ever had. In an instant, I lost it. Again. Not pretty….
I have one great fear. I am terrified that something might happen to Joe and myself and that my kids will end up living in a boxcar in some field. This fear lays dormant until it’s time for Joe and me to travel together. This year that included, Michigan, Florida, and in the fall, New…
How can I run my son through this cultural gauntlet and have him turn out a fine and upstanding man? Here is such encouraging wisdom on raising a good son! Our culture is degrading. How can we raise a godly son in spite of it? Occasionally I freaked out –when I thought of the availability…
When my husband and I got married, I was a terrible homemaker. I couldn’t cook, my cleaning skills were limited, and ruining clothes while doing laundry became the norm. To say that I was frustrated would be an understatement. But as time passed, it became easier and I started to enjoy keeping the home. In…
So you know me. Whenever I come across an excellent resource for you and your family, I can’t help but tell you all about it. And I’ve lately come across just such a resource. Are you ready? It’s the latest from The Dig for Kids series! And it’s all about taking your children through the…
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