Like any “good mother,” I have taught my daughter the dangers of playing with certain things. One day in particular rings back to memory. She sat in front of an old box fan, which was turned off at the time, and she recounted to me why she was not allowed to play with such a…
Christmas commercials are the best. During the month of December, there are endless replays of families gathered around trees and tables, laughing and passing the mashed potatoes. Everyone is in love and high on Christmas cheer. And then there’s reality. Husband and wife bicker about the budget. Wife sulks on the way to the…
A couple weeks ago, a certain detail of my former life (before Christ) made an attempt to sneak its way into the new. I won’t go into details. It’s an ugly part of my past, which unfortunately was self-induced through a series of lies and bad choices. It is something that I confessed and…
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;…
Ouch. I held the letter in my hands, still feeling the sting of the words I’d just read on the page. “This doesn’t make sense. I graduated with a 3.8 grade point average! My teachers have always praised me for being a good student. How could I not get accepted?” I sat on the…
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…
It had been a season of grieving losses, meeting needs, and just loving others. I felt a tug on my heart that I recognized from seasons past. That gentle nudge of the Holy spirit saying, “Come with me.” God was calling me to some time to step back for a month. He prepared me lovingly…
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? …
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…
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