“Look at the book of Valentines my grandparents gave me,” my friend had said, while punching out heart-shaped cards. I felt jealous of her and wished my four grandparents didn’t live on another continent. I had never met any of them and probably never would. But they gave me a loving Valentine through their godly…
Valentine's Day
How to Give Unexpected Valentines
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to share the love of Jesus! Many look at the day as a time just for couples to express love to one another. Singles can feel it is a day that reminds them they are not part of a couple. What if this year you change some of that…
Now They All Know I Love Them
* Affiliate links included. Timmy’s family had recently moved to a small town where he had begun second grade. One day he rushed home to tell his mother that his class was planning their Valentine’s Day party. They would each hang up a decorated sack to receive Valentines and the children would give them to…
What I Love About Him
“Un” Husband Bashing Can I safely say, we’ve all done it? Sitting around with a group of women listing the things that get on our nerves about our husbands. I feel like men are guilty of this too, however, we are probably worse because we are known as the “talkers.” If we aren’t careful, we’ll…
Valentine Desserts to Say ‘I Love You’
We are bracing here in the South tonight for another onslaught of snow and ice. Valentine’s Day is Friday which means it will be a family dinner at home this year–hopefully with power. If you’re looking for some simple, economical Valentine desserts to say ‘I love you’ this year, I have a few to share…
Lasting Valentines
Grandparents make a huge impact on their grandchildren’s lives. Although all my grandparents lived on another continent and I never met them, they passed on a godly heritage through their faith and prayers. In turn, I want to pass on a Christian heritage to my grandchildren and future generations I will never meet. One way…
Love
I once was looking for love and I could not find it. It eluded me for many years. That which I believed to be love was only a vanishing mist over the waters of fantasy; the deep waters of fantasy. I dared to dip my toe past the mist into the cool wetness of liquid…
Valentine’s Day Dinner Parties & Dinners
Valentine’s Day is this week! Did you know Mentoring Moments has a special Valentine’s section on our blog? Over the years we’ve compiled posts on everything from favorite desserts to hosting a Valentine’s dinner party. You can check out all of our special Valentine posts here. For even more desserts and dinners perfect for Valentine’s…
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
A while back, I was sitting in one of my classes, Spiritual Formation to be exact, where we were all sharing special traditions. One lady explained how her mother would make cookies every Sunday afternoon to put in her children’s lunches all week. I was fascinated, what a glorious tradition! The Horner Homemaking House, where…
A Valentine for Jesus
Dear Jesus, You sent me a valentine written in crimson blood. It says, “I have loved you with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3). And You’ve also said that nothing can separate me from Your love (Romans 8:38-39). This year I want to give You a valentine from my heart. What kind would You like? Would…
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