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Are You Discouraged?

“I know where she is,” a friend recently told me in relation to a loved one. “See, she’s here.” I watched as she pulled up the “Find My Friends” app on her phone. We decided to add each other as “friends” so we could see where each other is during the day and pray for one another. I became amazed and ABSORBED with the app. I could watch my friend drive down the highway; know she was at Walmart and when she returned home. I switched to myself and saw the blue satellite “bling” and follow me to work, the cleaners, and …

Be the BEST Mommy!

TheMOMInitiative.com Check “YES” or “NO” if you would vote for MY mama as the BEST MOMMY. She loved me. She tucked me in bed and said prayers. She taught me to dress myself, have manners, and be polite. We had a jungle gym and she let me play play play outside with my best friend, Debbie, who lived across the street. She let me have friends over to spend the night. She brought cookies and snacks to help with homeroom parties. She took me to church and to Vacation Bible School in the summer. She let me sleep late …

Easy, Fun, ETERNAL Impact

Kids Time Bible Verses A-Z is a simple, fast, FUN way to teach your children about Jesus. “Mom, I think we’re going to spend the night.” My husband, Keith and I were thrilled. Our daughter and her family live 45 minutes from us, and we love every chance to see them. After everyone went to bed, I did what I used to do when our daughter and son were 5 and 3. I set up “KIDZ TIME.” It’s a simple, easy to use devotional activity. “E” Enter through the narrow gate . Matthew 7:13 “Welcome to Kidz Time!” I greeted …

Sexy to Natural Dolls Are Eye Opener

Sexy Bratz Dolls. Goth Barbies. I looked in shock at the dolls a man selected for a “gift” for a child. “What in the WORLD?” I wondered. Why would anyone give a horrid looking doll to a little girl? It never occurred to me that perhaps his wife or partner dressed that way. I assumed the dolls represented the shows they enjoyed. But today, I had a wake up call. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s “thank you for boycotting Fifty Shades of Grey” email arrived, and it had an interesting link: Desexualizing Dolls to Protect Minors. Kelly Orgill, NCSE Intern, spotlighted Sonja …

2 Tips for a Great Valentine’s Day

Have you ever hoped to have a perfectly wonderful day, date, or evening; then ruined it by something you did or said? It’s a sickening feeling. You wish you could have a do-over. But that’s just in movies. We canNOT go back. We canNOT not see things we’ve seen or heard words we’ve heard. So today, make plans to not ruin your day. Take seriously the following two tips: 1. DO Remember how much Jesus loves you & what real love is. Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does …

HELP is ON the WAY

Are you OVERWHELMED? STRESSED? IMPATIENT? DEPRESSED? “Help is ON the WAY!” Isn’t that what we crave to hear? Isn’t that what we NEED to KNOW? Psalm 33:20 assures us God “is our HELP and our shield.” HOW is GOD my HELP? He assures me that I’m not alone. He comforts me that His eye is on me. He reminds me that my joy is in Him. He directs me with the promptings of His Holy Spirit. He leads me in the way of truth which shields my children and me from Satan’s schemes of deception. He is my reward. He is my joy. HOW …

Stressed, Tired? Try Child’s Pose

Are you in the middle of your Christmas vacation? Or, just packing the car to head to grandparents? Whether you’re up to your elbows in bows or boxing away the ornaments, preparing the umpteenth meal, tension between your shoulders can Try CHILD’S POSE! Position your body in this position every morning whether you “feel” like it or not. Repeat as needed throughout the day. Experience immediate emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits. 1. SPIRITUALLY Begin your day in this pose and repeat throughout the day when you feel stressed, tired, confused, or frustrated. Okay, you’re probably laughing. That could be all day, right? Well, …

Christmas Story Play and Games

Christmas DAY is over and the kids are home. Family is gathered. Your home may be loaded with toys to entertain your children through the holidays. But, if you find that you’re in a bit of a slump and need a few fun ideas to carry you, the kids, and relatives through the holidays, try the following. 1. CHRISTMAS BINGO Everyone loves bingo and all ages can play. You can make and print your own bingo cards HERE. I bought a necklace from Dollar Tree and cut the coins to use as bingo markers. …

‘Twas the Night of Jesus’s Birth

Moms, it’s so very important that we keep Christ before our children during the Christmas season. There is no account so grand as our Savior’s birth. Angels flying from God’s throne room far surpasses tales of flying reindeer. The star God placed in the heavens outshines a a red nose. And you want to talk about gifts? God gave us a priceless one. Let’s keep the focus on Christ. Read this poem with expression! When you get to “knock,” knock on something hard so they hear the sound of knocking. Flatten your palms to make the sound of “walking.” Let the …

Thank You, MAMA!

Today, I visited the church in which I grew up. I say that, because, from the cradle roll to the 9:30 University Ministry, I was a part of First Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas. And, I loved every minute of it. Thank you, Mama. Thank you, Mama for…. Taking me to the church nursery; and then you going to your Sunday School class and worship so you could grow and mature as a Christian. Taking me to a church where the nursery workers held me and rocked me and sang “Jesus Loves Me.” Teaching me that Saturday was a day to prepare for …

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