Habits for life

Planning to be spontaneous

Is that a contradiction in terms? I think so, but then…maybe not. I love to be spontaneous – although sometimes…
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You know you can be in the same room with someone and really not be spending time with them. As parents…
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It can be a challenge having a bunch of kids. It can be tiring, expensive and stressful at times… But…
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Part Two of Chores or Service Opportunities? As parents, we want our children to have wisdom, faithfulness, and diligence. They…
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Generous in love—God, give grace! Huge in mercy—wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt,…….. God, make a fresh…
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Which sounds better to you – a household task or a chance to help? When I think of chore I…
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I have moments of reflection all throughout the day………….”Oh, why did I say that, or do that, why am I…
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“Time to pick up jurisdictions,” I call. There is honestly no way I could possibly follow behind five children and…
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One of my very favorite parenting books is Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp. Driscoll and Mars Hill Church…
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Tradition- (Free online Dictionary) 1. The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation, especially by oral…
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The habit of being ready Here they come. Piling loudly through the church door. One child’s ankles are neglected –…
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It’s out there. You don’t have to look hard or long to find it. Sometimes it finds you. We’re living…
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The summer of 2008 I participated in a bible study which focused on the little gods we allow into our lives. After…
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