So often there is a disconnect between the mom I am, and the mom I want to be. Or make that the mom I think I ought to be. A lot of times, I feel like Julia Roberts' character Isabel in the movie Stepmom. In the opening scene, Isabel is frantically trying to get her live-in boyfriend's two children ready for school. She struggles with making ... Read More...
10 Bible Verses To Address Your Child’s Behaviors
My six-year-old daughter's behavior has been off the rails lately. Emotions too big for someone her size. An attitude and tone of voice too ugly for someone so beautiful. I used to be soft in the discipline department once upon a time, and this has allowed weeds to grow that now need to be pulled. One day I wised up, and became like Denzel ... Read More...
7 Christ-Centered Easter Activities For Kids
The Gospels' account of the Resurrection never gets old. Joy renewed after what seemed like an agonizing, crushing defeat. It has the power to instantly break through my worst day, and remind me of the hope I have for both this life and the life beyond the grave. It's absolutely my favorite part of the entire Bible, a story of victory and ... Read More...
5 Bad Seeds You May Be Planting In Your Children
Parenting is like a front row seat to your own real life drama. As I watch my son and daughter interact with each other, experiencing life day in and day out, various scenes unfold right before my eyes. And these scenarios provide an excellent training ground for the formation of character, both theirs and mine. I use these encounters to ... Read More...
7 Tips For Spending Time with God as a Busy Mom
As a mom, I know days can start with a bang before you even climb out of bed. It's easy to get caught up in all the tasks that need to be done and forget to spend quality time with the Lord. But spending time with God is the only thing that can give us the energy to make it through our busy days and weeks. Here are several tips to help ... Read More...
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