Dear Readers, I have some news I want to share with you that makes my heart a little fluttery. Today is the last day I will be writing for this amazing website The Charlotte Moms. Although it has become clear to me that this timing is right, it doesn't make the actual good-bye any easier. … Read More
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Reasons to Smile
Posted on 3.19.13
Occasionally I take the time to look for the blessing or fun or silly or smiles in my life. This often helps my attitude change from frustration to thanksgiving. During my search for fun, I could be washing dishes or folding laundry and the reflection makes me giggle. Sometimes this means … Read More
Kindness Opportunity
Posted on 3.12.13
A couple weeks ago, one of my children ended up with some extra free time on her hands. I on the other hand did not happen to have extra free time dropped into my lap. That day, I had plans to engage in the fun process of putting a new bed together (yes, I actually like to put things … Read More
Loving Protection–Part 2
Posted on 2.26.13
In the age of instantaneous media, helping our children pursue purity has taken on a whole new meaning. Because of this, we as parents need to be taking certain steps to ensure the safety and purity of all that our children are interacting with online as well as on their individual devices. … Read More
Loving Protection
Posted on 2.19.13
When I was expecting my first baby over eighteen years ago, I spent quite a bit of time thinking of all the ways we needed to prepare our home for the newest member of our family. We were given devices to keep our cabinets closed and devices to cover the wall sockets. We were given bumpers for the … Read More
Loving Correction
Posted on 2.12.13
Recently I shared some parenting concerns with a friend. She gently mentioned the benefit of showing respect to my children, especially as they get older. My friend was not implying that I should treat my children as my peers. Rather I need to be mindful of my tone and attitude as I … Read More
Curiosity
Posted on 2.5.13
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to look through a project that one of my daughters put together for a class. While viewing the different slides of the presentation I was surprised to see different personal goals and dreams she had included in the project. Several of the slides fit with … Read More
Uplift
Posted on 1.29.13
Encourage one another. Such a simple command, but one that is restated often in a myriad of ways in the book of Hebrews and throughout the rest of Scripture. As a mother, I am often convicted that I am not sharing encouraging words with my children, that I need to be careful how I approach … Read More
Inconvenient Grace
Posted on 1.22.13
In Luke 13:10-16, we read the story of Jesus healing a woman who had been crippled for eighteen years. He restored her life by offering grace. The catch was that Jesus healed her on the Sabbath. Because of this there were a few people who were upset with Jesus. It wasn't the fact that Jesus … Read More
Looking Up
Posted on 1.8.13
The other day one of my children asked a question about test taking and different skills that can be helpful when working through exams. She wondered if it is okay to look around the classroom at posters and pictures that teachers had left up to see if anything would jog her memory while she takes … Read More
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