As I prayed at the table, my Bible before me, I opened my eyes to find my eight-year-old son copying me—head bowed and eyes closed, his Bible before him. Not having had our children very long—we adopted them mid-last year, my heart filled with joy …
Motherhood
A Matter of Convenience
The following letter from the future, composed by an unknown author, is dated January 22, 2023 the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion. “Dear Mom, Can you believe it’s 2023 already? I’m still writing 22 on nearly everything. Seems like …
Dealing with a Teen’s Disrespectful Remarks
Most people who have teenagers have been the recipient of disrespectful remarks. In our own teenage years many of our moms and dads may have used some kind of corporal punishment to help us with an attitude adjustment. But in our kinder-gentler-society, it is rare …
10 Ways to Greater Family Intimacy
1. Read the Bible aloud to your kids. Let them hear your voice and daddy’s voice. Missionary biographies, stories of great Christians, and stories with people of strong character. “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of …
Questions To Ask Prospective Daycare Providers
Most working parents have been there. You drop your child off at the home of your childcare provider or daycare center and she cries, “Mommy, stay with me! Don’t go!” “Is this really the best place for her?” You struggle over your decision, your options. …
Crying Politics: When Our Children Do Not Make the Team
With November 4th around the corner, you might think this is about elections. It’s not. This is about when our children do not make the team, get a part in the show, or earn first chair in the orchestra. What do we do? The biggest …
Whatever I Do…
Christian Adoption
This year Mentoring Moments has been exploring the meaning of Christian adoption. Adoption is a significant way to participate in the Great Commission. It is an act of spiritual warfare. It proclaims a message about the sanctity of human life. We have even looked …
Are You a PAHM?
I’ve been in the corporate world my entire adult life, so I never thought I would have the letters SAHM (stay-at-home Mom) at the end of my name, but alas, I do—and I’m proud of it. But I’m a newbie, and boy am I learning …
Praying Makes a Difference
Years ago I read that Dr. James and Shirley Dobson fasted one day each week for their children. They felt a day spent in added prayer helped wrap their kids in extra protection. In time, as Dr. Dobson’s health wouldn’t permit him to fast, Shirley …