Two values I would like to pass on to my children are hospitality and generosity. Unfortunately, I am not very good at either. Years ago I went to an Emily Barnes seminar at her home in Riverside. She gave a piece of advice about hospitality that I have not forgotten. People are more concern about […]
I read this on Family Life yesterday. May it encourage you to never give up praying for your children, no matter where they are spiritually. One of the greatest examples of [praying and trusting God with a rebellious child] is Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine. She watched him spend his teenage and young adult […]
Someone should’ve done this a long time ago – nicer portable potties Washing too many cups throughout the day? Use silly bands as a solution. I’m going to try this, a good use for those nicely sewn pockets in my son’s old cargo pants – how to make a messenger bag Enter for a chance […]
We can wish one another a Happy Easter, but what do you say on Good Friday? “Happy Good Friday” just doesn’t seem to convey the right meaning. Good Friday is a day of meditation, of thinking about the deep issues of life and death, and perhaps it’s not so “Happy.” Take a few moments today, […]
I had my father to my house for dinner last night. He is 89 years old living in an assisted living home. I opened the car door for him, I helped him put on his jacket, I drove him, I cooked for him, I supported him when he walked…I am doing all the things he […]
Looking at life from God’s perspective. John Piper is one of my favorite teachers.
A few things to read today: My post for the Walnut Patch this week is my confession of how my children made me a better person – Children Made Me Better, Not Happier Want to know how to get your tween to curb the attitude and backtalk? A mom of 5 tells how she did […]
There are a few interesting reads that I came across: Sean McDowell, son of renown Christian apologist Josh McDowell talks about how he dealt with questioning his faith, and how his parents handled it. – Read it on Conversant Life. Understanding a child’s “dominate sense” can help you know how to respond when your misbehaves. […]
I wrote this post for the Walnut Patch this week. Hope it brings you a chuckle! 10 Things I Learned as a Parent This Week
You might have noticed that I am a big fan of Family Life. That’s because the President and host of the radio program, Dennis Rainey raised 6 children. And anyone who has raised 6 successful children is someone to whom I pay close attention. So I am going to quote him again today. I read […]
