As I sat down to write out my New Year's resolutions last night, I realized that everything I wanted to accomplish all hinged on my relationship to God. I want to be a better wife and mother (can't do those without God's help). I want to focus on cultivating an inner peace this year (can't do that … [Read more...]
Bridging the Generational Gap
The teenage girl of today is a beautiful thing. Usually, we’re smart, clever, and can hold a conversation with anyone, at any time, on any subject. We’re encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports and band, and we excel at these. We are creative and see beauty in color … [Read more...]
Patient With God
Lately, I have begun to notice an alarming trend in myself. I am ashamed that there have been times that one of my children would ask me for something while I was busy, to which I would respond, “in a minute”. If that child were to exhibit impatience, the child would be corrected. Yet there have … [Read more...]
Principles for Successful Motherhood, Part 5
One thing that does not come very easy for me is exercise. It's not that I don't enjoy it once I start, but it's just hard for me to make it a habit. But the truth of the matter is this: if I don't do anything about it, I cannot expect to have the results I desire. That's the bottom line. If I … [Read more...]
Basic Tools For Digging Deep
Have you ever thought, “I’d love to be a Biblical scholar, but I just don’t even know where to begin!?” One of the first things you need to know is which sources are available to you to aid in your study. These tools are extremely valuable in helping you understand passages and prepare for … [Read more...]
Security System Pitfalls
Several weeks ago, my husband and I encountered something very frightening. We discovered evidence of an attempted break in at our home. As we opened our front door, it appeared that someone had tried to pry out each of the door hinges. We immediately called the police to file a report and began to … [Read more...]
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