Not knowing who God made us to be, trying to be who we are not, or even just desiring to be someone else, can only lead to a life of misery, frustration and unfulfillment.” (pg.83) I have to admit that this chapter was a challenge for me personally. I know that it is another wonderful intercessory tool for covering my…
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Finding Gentleness
“Gentleness is part of being feminine – part of being a woman, and God made us distinctly different from men on purpose!” ~ Melanie Chitwood ~ Sometimes it takes something like a big old whack on the head with the truth to open my eyes, and sometimes I need just a gentle reminder. These words hit home for me in…
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The “Good” Mommy
When my children were quite small I found myself participating in many activities. There were Mommy groups, playgroups, visiting with friends and so on. Everything I did was a great activity in and of itself, but the combination did occasionally seem a little nutty. But it was what a Good Mommy should be doing, so I did it! Sound familiar?…
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Power of a Praying Parent Study – Chapter 9
I just realized today that I hadn’t put this post up, so I want to apologize in advance for my tardiness! I know I have said it time and time again that I am amazed at the beautiful simplicity this book is offering me. Hope, joy, sorrow, peace, understanding, wisdom . . . these are just some of the emotions…
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Growing and Growing – A Twinkie Update
These little guys have been fairly slow growers. This I am thankful for after some of the mammoth growth spurts a few of the older boys were famous for. It’s nice – they are my babies, I don’t want them growing up too fast. Our oldest son definitely grew too fast! He started out very big though, so I guess…
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Mommy Reality #1
Being a mother is a constant struggle between perfection and failure, where neither one is really achieved no matter how much you try or think you have failed. Reality can be beautiful and harsh all at the same time. It never hurts to take a little Reality Check moment as a mom to maybe help put things into perspective. If…
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Power of a Praying Parent Study – Chapter 8
What an amazing chapter! I’m praying daily for my oldest son in this area. I have no time to lose. He needs friends. Good friends that share our faith and encourage him. This has been our desire for our sons all their lives, but once again I am sad to say it never really occurred to me as something to…
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Everyday Life
It is not entirely uncommon for mornings to begin a little off kilter (to say the least). Today was one of those mornings! As I’m laying in bed (with more and more boys joining me by the minute) trying to decide if the twins were asleep enough for me to peacefully get out of bed and sneak in a shower…
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Power of a Praying Parent Study – Chapter 7
Once again, I am amazed at the magnificent simplicity of these prayer subjects! Why did it never occur to me to pray over this? I daily (hourly?) deal with the “normal” sibling issues. The fighting, bantering, some name calling and even occasionally the beginnings of a physical fight. I have thought about it, tried different methods and even recently began…
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