Teachable God Moments
My husband and I joined my son and his family for a Memorial Day weekend in Palm Island, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico. Whenever I am surrounded by nature, I feel like I am closer to God. Roaring waves, … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: parenting
The One Topic I’ll Never Blog About
I’ve blogged on a lot of parenting topics. I made plenty of mistakes as I raised my three kids but I did a lot of things right, too. I’ve also learned a lot from watching my daughter parent her seven … Continue reading →
Moms, Grandmas, and Kids
One of my favorite activities with my kids was reading books together. One of the reasons I enjoyed it was that I could sit! Moms are busy and often on their feet. Having some moments to sit and read for … Continue reading →
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
This picture shows a wildlife worker displaying a healthy respect for the alligator. Without that respect, he gets hurt. It’s the same in parenting. We demand respect from our kids, but don’t always give it in return. That can hurt our children and us. … Continue reading →
Praying for Children in Every Season
I’ve talked about praying for our children in the past. The recent challenges our family has faced, however, reminded me of the importance of praying for our children in every season. We should pray for our children… – when they … Continue reading →
Open hearts and open homes.
In my last post about foster care I finished with these words: ‘The untold stories of children in care break my heart. But they must break Christ’s even more. And this is why we who follow him need to respond … Continue reading →