Mom, you have a superpower that can deepen your relationship with your kid, your family, and every person you meet. You have the power to ask a question. Did you just roll your eyes and mutter, “That’s it? What’s the big deal?” Well, that’s an excellent question! This one amazing superpower multiplies and gives you the ability to: connect with the kid who only mumbles or emojis her communication glimpse inside the heart and mind of a friend or stranger appreciate someone who differs ... [keep reading]
How Well Do You Serve?
But Jesus called them together and said, You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant... Matthew 20:25-26 NLT These wise words from Jesus remind me of the lessons my parents taught me. They were a great example of what it meant to live a life of service and helping others. Growing up, our home was frequently ... [keep reading]
Jam with Your Kids This Summer
My fondest childhood memories are of my grandmother. She was warm, kind, and always smelled of freshly baked bread, real fairy-tale stuff. Grandmommy truly shone in the kitchen. She poured out her love for her family in the form of many, many, many meals. (And I tell you what, with nine children and twenty-plus grandchildren, that was no joke!) While I’m not planning on having nine children nor ironing the sheets for the bed (why on earth did women used to do that?), one way that I do want to ... [keep reading]
6 Stories Every Mom Should Tell
I take my seat on the top row of metal bleachers and peer across the football field. The high school band plays the familiar “Pomp and Circumstance” as the graduates begin their procession. They’re wearing identical caps and gowns, so I strain to find the one I’m here for. The one who made me a mom, eighteen years ago. The one I stayed home with. Every day. Year after year. The one I taught to read. The one I taught to swim. The one who is about to leave for college. In another ... [keep reading]
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Prepare a Meal and Share God’s Love with Others
At home, our meals are simple. Homeschooling three children and chasing after a toddler has forced me to rethink meals. I love to be in the kitchen, creating, but I’m trying to accept the demands this season of life places on me. Hence, I am looking for quick and easy meals that are also healthful, fresh, and filling. Maybe you are looking for the same thing. Preparing a meal for people is one way to share God’s love. I encourage you to reflect this love to the people in your sphere of ... [keep reading]
What Your Daughter Needs to Know About Faithfulness
Being faithful in our walk with Christ is a good reminder for adults and kids alike. Share this excerpt with your daughter from God's Girl Says Yes and encourage her to be faithful to Him, no matter what. *** “I know the plans that I have for you.” This message is from the Lord. “I have good plans for you. I don’t plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future” (Jeremiah 29:11 ERV). I love reading this verse because it reminds me that God has good plans for us. But did you ... [keep reading]
Leading Your Kids in Prayer is Simple. Here’s How
My favorite definition of a leader is this: A leader is someone who goes first. I like it because it’s simple, it’s practical, and it makes leadership achievable. Something anyone can do who is willing to get out there, give it a try, and learn from their mistakes. The people who follow find direction and courage in the steps of the leader. Sometimes they get a good laugh watching the leader make colossal blunders. Hopefully, the leader laughs too. Leading in prayer can be like that. ... [keep reading]
What My Dad Taught Me About Affection
Father's Day is here. As a dad and a husband, this is supposed to be a day celebrating me. But as I look back on what my dad taught me, I realize this holiday has the potential to be so much more. It’s difficult for me to separate any memory I have of my father from the smell of Old Spice. For anyone unfamiliar with Old Spice, it is a quality cologne that can be purchased wherever other fine fragrances, such as Aqua Velva or Skin Bracer, are sold. It has a distinct, aptly named aroma that ... [keep reading]
Don’t Wait to Teach Your Child the Importance of Being Patient
I know myself well. And truth be told, I’m not always thrilled about that. By knowing myself, I am fully aware of my shortcomings. And they are ugly. In fact, being in short supply of patience often tops my list. There are times I beat myself up for how I’ve handled a situation or how I’ve behaved (and I’m supposedly a grown-up!). At my age, I scold myself, I should know better! I’m extremely grateful God doesn’t base his love for us on behavior…if he did, I might very well be in perpetual time ... [keep reading]
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