There are three things I desire for my children more than anything else . . . a close relationship with Christ, the perfect mate chosen by Him for each child and that they remain sexually pure until marriage. Each one of these things are difficult to say the least in todays age, but to have people say that the first…
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7 Random Things About Me
I had no idea, but I was tagged a while back by another blogger to participate in this meme. I would like to pass it on to any of you who would like to participate! Without further ado . . . I am the oldest of 5 children and my brothers are only 2 1/2 and 5 years older than…
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Boys Are Funny
Once again I am reminded that boys have a very interesting and unique way of looking at life! This morning our 9 year old was getting out spoons for everyone just before breakfast and as he looked at all the spoons in his hand he says, “You know . . . you can kill a frog with a spoon.” HUH?…
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My Past and My Future – Praying Parent Study Chapter 22
“The Bible says ‘if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away: behold, all things have become new’ (2 Corinthians 5:17). That doesn’t mean that when we receive Jesus we are suddenly perfect and incapable of sinning. It means we have been freed from the consequences of sin, which is death, and we have…
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Staying Addiction Free – Praying Parent Study Chapter 23
Although this has not been a problem in our family and we are also fortunate that it really doesn’t fall into any of the family bondage categories that can be so difficult to overcome. That said though I understand the distraction, peer pressure and temptation this can pose to a young person! It is something we have already discussed often…
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This Week – Getting Ready for the Holidays
I truly hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and weekend!!! What a great holiday! Reminding us of the blessings of being thankful for all we are given in life instead of all the things we don’t have! A much better focus for sure! I’m looking forward to the continuation of the rest of the holiday season, but I have to…
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Boys and Video Games – Life With Boys
As we head into the Christmas season, I’m sure that many many boys have video games and systems on their wish lists! Mine do too! Over the years, I have paid close attention to my boys’ reactions to different forms of media has been an amazing and enlightening experience. Today I would like to share a little bit about what…
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Power of a Praying Parent Study – Chapter 21
I am learning firsthand the unbelievable pull toward moodiness during the older tween and younger teen years. When I read the questions on page 148 I felt like they were a great evaluation of my oldest son! I’ll be going through this soon enough with the next two also! Take charge of that situation before it becomes a habit. Negative…
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Power of a Praying Parent Study – Chapter 20
One of the many wonderful things about receiving Jesus and being filled with the Holy Spirit is that along with every other blessing, we gain a stability and soundmindedness that cannot be acquired any other way. I am so thankful that I can rely on Christ to keep my mind in check! Praying over my children in this area is…
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