My Anniversary

My Anniversary

Sorry for how dark this picture is!Today, June 10Th, is our anniversary! Sixteen years ago today, Tim and I got married in the church I grew up in.I love sharing how we met. We met when I was in the 8th grade; he was in the 9Th. Back then, we only had 2 Junior Highs...

Discipline without Love…

Colossians 3:21Fathers, do not embitter your children or they will become discouraged.Not too long ago, I watched a single mom, whom I love and respect, with her teenage kids. They adore their mother. They always have. But when the subject of their father came up...

Do Our Children Know They are Loved?

1 John 4:19″We love because He first loved us.”As you read the title, I’m sure your knee-jerk response is, “of course my children know they are loved.” But let me ask you, what kind of atmosphere have you created in your home? One of love...

Making the Most of the Time – Great Ideas!

Colossians 4:5Make the most of every opportunity.Suzi shares that statistics say, the average Mom spends 4 minutes a day in meaningful interaction with her children. The average Dad spends 2 and a half minutes. Yikes! As I read this am I the average Mom? Some days, I...

Who are our Children’s Greatest Influencers?

Proverbs 13:20 NLTWalk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.Hope you had a great weekend! If you are just joining us, today’s post is a continuation of the series: “Are we giving our children to the devil?” I was...

Practical Parenting Tips

Titus 2:3-4″…older women…teach what is good. Train the younger women to love their husbands and children…”God has richly blessed me with the counsel of very wise and godly women. After posting “best advice” the other day, the...