by Janis Cox We know when we give our lives to Christ that we are to change. But how do we change? First I think we realize that in order to glorify God we have to stop thinking about ourselves. That’s always the toughest one for me. To give of myself for others;…
As parents we’ve probably all heard the following at one time or another, “But that’s not fair! It’s so-and-so’s turn!” in response to our request for assistance with a household chore. Even the most helpful child may balk at times over being asked to do a job they perceive as belonging to a…
The Christmas season is such an exhilarating time of year as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Schedules fill up quickly, as we make plans to see friends and family, weekends are filled with parties and pageant rehearsals, and afternoons are spent baking cookies or watching Christmas movies and sipping hot cocoa.…
During the coming holiday season, and life in general, we’re going to be asked to commit to many obligations. There will be parties to attend, activities to participate in, and responsibilities which must be fulfilled. How are we to determine which opportunities to commit to and which need to take a pass? …
It is the end of November and today I am sitting down with my planner/calendar, teacher manuals, some Christmas craft idea books to begin to plan for December. Our homeschooling looks different each year at Christmastime, last year we took off the entire month of December, some years we have only taken a…
Today we receive support from our Mentor Mom Janis and our Home School Mom Cristina. Our friend Tanya brings to us a struggle that many of us can relate to. I appreciate the Godly Counsel that is shared here and I believe you will to. I am struggling with getting some motivation…
Her body appeared lifeless as she lay there in the ditch on the side of the road, right in front of her house. Only five years old. Two panicked older brothers, ages seven and nine, raced back up the driveway, screaming for their parents to come quickly. Whether she chased her brothers, a stray cat…
We recently had a long run of viruses in our home. All is good until Mama gets sick. I went down on a Monday about the same time the kids got home from school. I stayed in the bed until lunch the next day. Mamas don’t often get a true sick day. We work…
“Even you can understand that work in the church is of greater importance than work done in the secular world.” The words hung in the air for a moment, like a shocking Sunday comic balloon. My gracious husband just smiled. I didn’t know how to respond. These words were from a pastor, a pastor…
Today we share a post written by three moms. One mom shares a concern and two other moms respond with caring love. Concerned Mom with Questions My middle daughter (age 4 )has a very determined spirit. She does not care about obedience unless she gets a reward or punishment. I try to give her extra attention. …
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