Messy to Beautiful
February 15, 2025
Take a look as I read “Messy to Beautiful,” my children’s book on salvation! … More Messy to Beautiful
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The Danger of Diversion
August 12, 2024
Will a child really learn that it isn’t right to color on a table if we keep diverting their activities. … More The Danger of Diversion
Helecopter Ride!
July 20, 2024
Such power in a simple lap bar! Are you aware of the power God has for your life? (Also, I mentioned the Gettys; I also want to mention Stuart Townsend who wrote the lyrics for “Power of the Cross.” AND, I say “I” when referring to parenting our children. That “I” should DEFINITELY be “we!”be “we.” … More Helecopter Ride!
From a Grandmother’s Heart
June 8, 2024
Do families not need to worry about loving each other? Does it just come naturally? I don’t think so! … More From a Grandmother’s Heart
Hit That Horn!!!
March 2, 2024
“It’s not the volume of your voice as much as the authority in your voice and countenance that will get their attention.” … More Hit That Horn!!!
Constancy
December 6, 2023
“It’s strange to think that it’s the same sun that rose on the third day of creation,” I said as we watched the sun rise above the oceanic horizon. “It’s the same sun that Adam saw his very first day of existence and Moses and our parents and great-grandparents.” I was on a roll, while … More Constancy
Fighting History?
June 22, 2022
Are we fighting a losing battle? Is it inevitable that our children or grandchildren or great-grandchildren will turn from the Lord? I’m reading Judges two in my devotions: Another generation arose after them who did not know the Lord nor the work which He had done for Israel (Judges 2:10). David Guzik says this: “The … More Fighting History?
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
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
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
Beyond Common Sense 