It’s Friday and that means it’s Friday Inspiration! 1. Operation Christmas Child. Processing centers around the country are now taking reservations for those willing to serve by packing boxes for world-wide distribution. It is a wonderful blessing for teens (must be 13 years and up) …
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 We all know the little cartoons of a character having an “ah-ha” moment. The light bulb appears. It is evidence that critical thinking has taken place and the …
I am not a perfect wife, mom, daughter, sister, or friend. When someone I care deeply for is being attacked verbally my “mother bear claws” seem to come out. I want to react in a defensive manner and protect the one I love. Is that …
Thank you for this opportunity to join your blog. I’ve been writing off and on since college. It always brings a special happiness to my heart when I write, as I’m sure you can relate. I wanted to share a little bit about myself. I …
“He will be the stability of your times.” (Isaiah 33:6 ESV) Fall is a season of change—everything from the color of leaves to new routines. Lazy days of summer filled with picnics, backyard barbecues, and impromptu softball games are replaced with schedules filled with soccer …
From time-to-time MMCW writers will share their favorite resources through Friday Inspiration. Tea Timer. Friend, Rebecca Wigley, shared the Tea Timer app on Facebook last week. It plays music while your tea steeps! ChickfilA Waffle Potato Chips. Simply wonderful. The super crunchy chips remind me of …
As a mom, sometimes one of the most taxing things is coming to the evening and trying to decide what to cook for dinner. Here are a few shortcuts you can take ahead of time to make meal time easier. 1. Make menus for the month …
* Affliliate links included. My friend Donna, who has twenty-four grandchildren, hung this plaque in her kitchen: Grandma’s Rules Feed cookies Give presents Send kids home to Mom and Dad We smile when we read these words. But seriously, isn’t there more to grandparenting than …
“Pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children” (Lamentations 2:19 NIV). For moms, the first day of school can bring mixed emotions. We may feel a sense of relief …
I’ve always wanted pretty flowers by our mailbox. Throughout the years, I’ve planted a variety of possibilities and all have died—until now. Last year I planted purple Mexican Petunia at the base of the mailbox post and it lived. It’s still thriving within its small …
