Christmas is three days away. My house is a mess, my kids are arguing, and I hope no one ventures to give me clothes for Christmas because they probably won't fit. There, I said it. And, those are just some small frustrations I'm facing. Little blips on the radar of a mom's life, you know? There are bigger ones. Much bigger. The daughter of dear friends is having surgery ...
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No One Will Take Away Your Joy
Christmas is three days away. My house is a mess, my kids are arguing, and I hope no one ventures to give me clothes for Christmas because they probably won't fit. There, I said it. And, those are just some small frustrations I'm facing. Little blips on the radar of a mom's life, you know? There are bigger ones. Much bigger. The daughter of dear friends is having surgery today. Two ...
What Your Kids Really Need for Christmas
Recently, I posted a long list of gift ideas for little ones who love dinosaurs, and as I looked through it, I thought some of you might think you'd love to give some of those gifts to your kids this year. But you can't. Money is tight. Maybe you're out of work. Perhaps medical bills are piled up higher than presents. I get it. I grew up in a home ...
Mama, Where’s Your JOY? The Key to Finding Joy in Your Journey
I promised to share with you 31 Promises for Parenting, and if it takes three Octobers, I will do it. Because it's important to follow through. I tell my kids that, don't you? And, because God's Word is so good, so full of life for those who listen. We need life, don't we? It's easy to go through the motions, one task to the next. Lack of purpose, little focus and a bit less joy each step ...