Photo Credit Chichacha I don't claim to have it all together. I am certainly not perfect. But sometimes you hit on something that works that makes you and your child deliciously happy. In those little moments you find the depth of love and joy in not just being a mom but in knowing your child. M and I found our little moment almost by accident. Actually, it came … [Read more...]
Forever is a Long Time: Instilling Confidence in a Child’s History of Hurt
Photo Credit: Michaela Faith Photography We walked through the store. Filling the cart with brightly colored packages. Happily crossing items of my list. M skipped and sang his way through the store, next to me. My hand was on a can of tomatoes. “Momma? Will you always be with me?” “Always be with you for what?” I asked, the meaning of his words lost amidst the whirl of … [Read more...]
Encouragement for the Weary Home School Mom
It’s that time of year again. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel. What you thought was a great idea in September – is it still working now? Are you feeling tired? Overwhelmed? Don’t worry – traditional classroom teachers feel that way too (I’ve been there). Today I want to encourage you, weary mom, to keep on, little by little, with daily “small … [Read more...]
Raising Godly Children
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 3:15-16 This encouragement offered by Paul to Timothy strikes a chord … [Read more...]
Dear Church, Our Kids Still Need Jesus
Dear Church, Our kids still need Jesus and so do we. I'm afraid you might look at our family - the Pastor, his wife, and kids - and think that we've all arrived. You expect us to be the picture of Jesus for you, but I want you to know that we'll fail you every time. We're not perfect. We haven't arrived. We cling to Jesus daily. Our kids are no different … [Read more...]
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