Give Them What They Like
July 2, 2021
This doesn’t sound like very good advice—and it wouldn’t be if it was the norm—but for the summer, I really like to give my students something they will enjoy … More Give Them What They Like
Category: parenting
You’re Not Enough
June 5, 2021
Sometimes, just acknowledging that you are not enough to your heavenly Father, starts the wheels turning, pulling the vehicle of parenting out of the mire, and driving you forward into the precious, peaceful will of God. … More You’re Not Enough
Oxymoron: Celebrity Pastors
May 19, 2021
whenever Christians seem to attach themselves to mainstream culture, with all its vices, in the hope of drawing people towards God, they seem to get drawn towards vice.” … More Oxymoron: Celebrity Pastors
Don’t Forget that Annoying, Self-reliant Child
March 3, 2020
You have an enemy who is willing to wait and take a lifetime to destroy your children. … More Don’t Forget that Annoying, Self-reliant Child
Parenting 101: Spanking (part 2)
February 13, 2020
A TENDER PARENT CAN SCARCELY FIND IN HIS HEART TO DO THIS; IT GOES MUCH AGAINST THE GRAIN. But he finds it is necessary; it is his duty. … More Parenting 101: Spanking (part 2)
Parenting 101: Spanking (Part 1)
January 7, 2020
“I wouldn’t want to be raising my kids in this world!” Doesn’t every parent say that? I remember saying it and I remember my mom saying it to me! As the world seems to get crazier and crazier, what a wonderful, blessed assurance that our Lord Jesus NEVER changes! Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and … More Parenting 101: Spanking (Part 1)
The Most Important Parenting Verses in the Bible
February 21, 2019
Deuteronomy 6:5-9 “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when … More The Most Important Parenting Verses in the Bible
At the End of the Day
February 1, 2019
I see a lot of people throughout the week, especially A LOT of kids. Why do they act the way they do? There are SO many reasons! When I’m dealing with a student who is having a grumbly day, I wonder what he/she faced that morning before coming to school. By high school, character … More At the End of the Day
Pornography—the Roaring Lion
November 16, 2018
Why would a fifty-nine-year-old pastor’s wife write about pornography? Well, it certainly isn’t a desirable topic, and certainly not one which I would choose to write about. But for the past two days, I’ve been dealing with messages sent to my blog which were links to porn sites. Did I look at them? Sadly, I … More Pornography—the Roaring Lion
The Most Beautiful Sight (AKA When Satan trembles!)
August 17, 2018
This week at our Mom’s Morning, several of the young mothers shared about their mornings—how they got up early (while it was still dark!) and had their devotions. Each one shared the precious wonder of quietness as they drew near to God before little feet began to patter. That is one of the most frightening … More The Most Beautiful Sight (AKA When Satan trembles!)
Beyond Common Sense 