I grew up in Southern California. One of our favorite summer Saturday outings as a family was to visit one…
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Parenting
Simple Comforts for Sickness
It’s just about a given that when you have five children in the house and participate in multiple events that…
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The Joy of My Salvation
“I’m sad my baptism is over,” she says as she comes in from the backyard. “Oh sweet girl,” I answer….
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10 Habits for the Family Table
I’ve been thinking about this habit of family gathered for a meal. And, as I thought on it I remembered…
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He waits…patiently
A four year old boy sits, waiting patiently. Ten minutes pass. Twenty. Thirty. Still he sits, watching. He leans in…
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Duct Tape Epipen Bag and Allergy Awareness Prep
Allergy Awareness and Back to School Each year about this time I make an allergy awareness assessment for my children….
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Child Training Bible Review
The Bible is the tool for life. The resource for parenting. The Child Training Bible (CTB) makes it easy to…
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Golden Days of Parenthood
Don’t miss the links to parenting resources at the end… Oct 2010 I hear his little feet coming around the…
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Mama on Vacation: Planning and Goal Setting
In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength… Isaiah 30:15 As mothers we…
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Mama on Vacation: Surf and Turf
This whole week I’m sharing a series from the 2010 archives. Oldies but goodies. Because my old iWeb site is…
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Asking Forgiveness versus Saying I’m Sorry
Humpphh! {arms folded across the chest and frowning face} I’m sorry. Would you please forgive me? {eye contact with another person…
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Forward and Back
I’m pushing him in the swing. And with each push I say, “forward!” Then, quickly, as he comes back toward…
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Daddy Destinations
The Earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. –Psalm 24:1 My wife…
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