A couple of years ago I gave up several ministries that I was serving in and for the most part, leading. God had moved me, one thing at a time, to almost no ministry at all and was teaching me that my family was my first ministry. I am so thankful that He did that for me! Putting my creative … [Read more...] about The Ministry of a Mom
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Story of One Skeptical Mom
A few weeks ago, the woman who does our homeschool group newsletter asked me to write something encouraging for the parents. I thought I'd share it with you all. Here it is: A year ago, I sat with my husband watching a reality show featuring a homeschool family. The kids were not only odd and … [Read more...] about Story of One Skeptical Mom
My Timer, My Friend
I got a few inches cut off my hair a while back and my first thought was, it’ll take much less time to dry! Curious as to just how much time I might be saving, I timed myself the next day found it took me only seven minutes to blow out and curl my hair. Seven minutes! I really had no excuse … [Read more...] about My Timer, My Friend
Mommy Bear on the Loose
At the park I saw an older boy knee my five year old in the back because she was taking too long to go down the slide. Grr. An adult friend of the family insulted my daughter’s appearance in front of her and a roomful of people. Grrr. A family member dotes on one child and ignores the other, to … [Read more...] about Mommy Bear on the Loose
Choosing Cheerfulness
Something I have been thinking and reading about lately is how we greet our husbands. This seems like such a small detail, but I believe it can make a huge difference in your husband's day...and yours. This includes when your hubby comes home, or you see him first thing in the morning, but I want … [Read more...] about Choosing Cheerfulness
Even Paul’s Brain Didn’t Always Listen
It happens so regularly that it's predictable. The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. Romans 7:21 (The Message) We were looking around a sports store after a long day of errands. Soleil, our five year old, was playing with an elliptical machine. "Stop touching that," Eric … [Read more...] about Even Paul’s Brain Didn’t Always Listen
