We are creatures of habit. We get into our comfortable groove and fight–consciously or unconsciously–against anything that interferes with that groove. Take a day in the office. You have your plan all set for what you need to work on. … Continue reading →
Spring is here! The work of sowing and planting is nearly finished. When the sun shines, when rain and hose bring water, seeds will sprout, plants will grow, and another garden of beauty will have been born. If it’s our … Continue reading →
■10 Powerful Tips for Training Unstoppable Children ■Author: Patti Gibble ■Illustrator: Gibble Publishing ■ISBN-10: 0615564437 ■SRP: $10.00 ■Reviewed By: Cheryl Malandrinos Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 In 10 Powerful Tips for Training Unstoppable Children, author and trained ministry worker Patti … Continue reading →
■Title: Icky, Sticky, Hairy Scary Bible Stories ■Author: Jonathan Schkade ■Illustrator: Tuesday Mourning ■ISBN: 978-0758626714 ■SRP: $14.99 ■Reviewed By: Cheryl Malandrinos Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 The fact is: not all the stories in the Bible are nice. Some are scary. Some … Continue reading →
As parents, we influence our children from the moment they are born. But oftentimes the tables turn and our kids affect us in meaningful, yet unexpected ways. This week I was reminded of how my sons influenced the direction of … Continue reading →
Being the parent of a strong-willed child isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s frustrating. It’s stressful. There are days you wonder what you did to deserve a child who fights you at every turn. Why can’t Sally be more … Continue reading →