My sweet friend told me a story about her son, in which she prayed and ask God to reveal if any sin was taking place, since she didn’t see with her eyes what had transpired but had that momma feeling that something was not right. After she prayed she went to throw away something andContinue reading “Accountability”
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Do you Believe in Your Children?
We were at a play structure the other day, and during the free play time my 2 year old son had climbed to the VERY top of the structure. While he was up there he was looking out the opening of the structure to the fireman pole trying to decide if he was going toContinue reading “Do you Believe in Your Children?”
Mom – Quick to Listen
James 1:19b says “EVERYONE should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” I made an observation this week, there is MOST definitely a difference between listening and truly listening. My two oldest are a girl (age 4) and a boy (age 3) they are the best of friends! They playContinue reading “Mom – Quick to Listen”
Shape Them to Reflect You
My husband Darren was a competitive swimmer, lifeguard, and swim coach in his younger years; he and I both find a lot of value in knowing how to swim. As a young girl I have a lot of fun memories of taking swim lessons, as well as my husband. So when the age came forContinue reading “Shape Them to Reflect You”
FRESH STARTS
Today is the Day the LORD has made I will rejoice and be glad in it! Psalms 118:24 What a wonder verse of hope, grace and the promise of new beginnings. As a parent, there are many, Many, MANY times I was a redo! I want to try again! I want a FRESH START! GodContinue reading “FRESH STARTS”
Husband – Grow in Grace and Knowledge
There are so many seasons in life, and within each season so many changes! In this current season of life there can feel like a lot on my husband and my plate. Things we have said yes to. All these yes’s are good yes’s, they are things we enjoy or are needs for our family.Continue reading “Husband – Grow in Grace and Knowledge”
Conversations
I absolutely LOVE getting together with my friends! Having them over to my house during the week, inviting their children over for playdates, and hosting a meal together makes my heart SO happy! When I get together with my mom friends, it is so great to catch up! Sometimes it is weeks, monthly or whatContinue reading “Conversations”
Prayer – Children Would Turn to Prayer
We try to be a family of prayer. When we go to bed we try to have a prayer with each kid. During each meal we try to have a family prayer of thankfulness. If a member of the family is in need, sick, or has a big life change we try to take timeContinue reading “Prayer – Children Would Turn to Prayer”
Invisalign
Well I did it! I took a leap and decided to get Invisalign. Have you heard of it before? It is these “invisible” retainers that help slowly move your teeth into their right places. In my case the treatment of wearing the retainers should go about 6 months in which I change retainers every 2Continue reading “Invisalign”
Husbands to Lead the Home
My husband has been working on leading our family spiritually since we have been married. And there has always been this HUGE speed bump that keeps popping up when he leads. This speed bump make it hard for him to have the confidence and ability to lead. It can frustrate him, take over and stealContinue reading “Husbands to Lead the Home”