It’s been said that unforgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping your enemy will die. That’s a very true statement because when we hold onto hurt, it creates bitterness inside of us. Bitterness builds walls between us and God and between us and others....
I’m looking ahead to January when I’ll be starting another online book study! This time we’ll be reading and discussing Real Moms…Real Jesus: Meet the Friend who Understands. The study will run from January 9 through Feb 20, 2012. If...
One of the responsibilities of parenting is teaching our children manners. These are the “pleases” and “thank yous” of life that lay the foundation for interpersonal relationship skills that they’ll use throughout adulthood. However, learning manners isn’t just for...
Hindsight is Always 20/20 By Carla Green I loved my days of parenting young children. I now am a mom of a 23, 21, and 17 year old. When I look at how I parented and my goal of parenting, I honestly missed some great opportunities. I’d like to share with some...
How are you doing with regular exercise? Is it part of your daily routine or have you let it lapse? I was doing well with exercise in October and early November, but mid-November through Thanksgiving I got out of the habit. It’s amazing how easy it is to let...
What a great discussion we had yesterday about what is on our “not to-do” list this holiday season. If you are wanting to simplify this year, read through the over 50 comments on yesterday’s post here. You will be encouraged! The winner of...
Happy Monday! Today’s Motivation Monday challenge is to get a date on the calendar with your spouse. Set the date, arrange the childcare, and make it happen! Remember dates don’t have to cost a lot of money…go to a coffee shop, look at books together...
Today’s post is from 2011 Hearts at Home Workshop Speaker, Rob Currie. A recording of Dr. Currie’s popular workshop, What Your Preschooler Desperately Wants to Tell You is available online here. You can also visit Rob’s website at...
Last night we attended our son’s choir concert. When his choir took the stage, one of the first things I noticed was the young man with the blue hair. Twenty-six years of experience in mothering does something for your perspective in parenting. Years ago, I...
What kind of revolution would happen in your home if you: looked your kids in the eyes when they were talking to you? did a quick look in the mirror right before you came home or your hubby comes home? (oh, and made the necessary...
Mark and I have always believed that teaching our kids money management strategies needs to be a priority. When they were small, we gave them one dollar a week for allowance…in dimes. Then we had them manage their money with the 10-10-80 principle. 10% to God,...
Mark and I have been reading a book aloud together. This is the first time we’ve ever done that! The book we’ve been reading is called How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich. It has been absolutely fascinating. We’ve learned so much about how our...
If you’d like encouragement for living with less, check out my conversation with Dr. James Dobson on My Family Talk today and tomorrow. You can listen online here. I have a favorite poem I want to share with you today. This is such a reminder that with...
After a two month hiatus, we’re picking back up with our Third Thursday Blog Hop! Today’s topic is “a true mom guilt” story. We need to share our real stories so other moms know they’re not alone! When I think of a mom guilt story, I...
What kind of revolution would happen if you: kissed your husband in front of your kids every day? said you were sorry (even when you don’t want to!) actually printed off the pictures on your computer?
