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Category Archives: Children
Who’s In Control?
CONTROL– the act or power of regulation, domination or command. Out on my driveway- I looked down and realized I was standing inside of a big pink heart. Remains of chalk drawings from Valentine’s Day. Memories flooded back to “parent … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional
Tagged grandkids, parent support, prayer, reactions, teenagers
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Presbytidas
Presbytidas is Greek for old women. There’s no getting around 57 being “older.” My mom used to say she couldn’t wait to turn 70 so she could say whatever she wanted. We daughters would roll our eyes, because she already … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Marriage, Practical Life
Tagged Bible study, Older moms, Titus 2:3-5, younger moms
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Look what the kids did!
“Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.” 1 Timothy 2:15 – Saved is “Sozo”- to be complete, made whole. I can relate. My children continue a work in me that … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Spiritual Growth, Trust
Tagged childbirth, complete, God can, motherhood, Philippians 1:6
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Passing it on
Rear- to take care of and support to maturity. My mother told me rearing children was the most important work I’d ever do. She stressed, “one raises flowers, and rears children.” She made me look it up. Either word sounded … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional
Tagged children, for Jesus, God’s kingdom, purpose
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Just a finger
Two of our grandchildren were here all weekend 🙂 They love to be outside as much as I do! We nature-walked for acorns, “prickle balls” and pine cones, touching every tree we could reach, then watched my big dog chase … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Trust
Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:8, call to Jesus, getting up, grandchildren, help
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“My God”
Jehovah, Ancient of Days, the Beginning and the End, Yaweh, Father ❤️ How I wanted to know Him and love Him even as a child… He just seemed too big. Our cathedral was gigantic and ornate with humongous doors – … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional
Tagged babies, Big church, knowing God, meeting God, Psalm 46:5-7
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Not just for the birds!
These crazy birds come into our garage every year. They build nests in the most inconvenient places, getting trapped when the doors are lowered- or disturbed when someone needs the item in the nest location. I fear for their lives … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Marriage, Practical Life
Tagged birds, children, marriage, maturity, motherhood, parenting
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Attitude Matters
In my current wise mid-life stage, I’ve begun to realize how often we said no to our children, or disciplined them with a spank or gave them time-out. Although helpful, this was NOT the key to their training. It was … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Marriage, Practical Life
Tagged attitude, proverbs 22:6, raising children, train up a child
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That’s Life
Up around 7am, only the dog is waiting on me these days. She gets 30 minutes of ball throwing after I make coffee. The grand-babies arrive by 8:30. 3 days week our house is fun and loud, what a blessing! … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Trust
Tagged 2 Corinthians 13:11, God with me, life, needs, peace, scheduled chaos
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Kept Waiting
29 years ago I got pregnant for the 1st time. David and I were so excited! We had waited 5 years to try for a baby. It seemed like forever. His goal was to 1st pay off all student loans … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Marriage, Trust
Tagged Gal.4:19, hope, Is. 49:23, miscarriage, Phil.1:6, pregnancy, Rom. 8:24, Rom.6:13, waiting on God
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