A few weeks ago, my roommate and I were literally trapped inside for four days due to a worse-than-predicted ice storm—in Texas no less! With a day off from work and exams delayed, we invited a few friends over throughout the weekend to enjoy Christmas …
It was announced on Beth Moore’s LPM blog last week that her publisher, B&H Publishing Group has made a number of her books FREE for ereader (Kindle and NOOK) through Friday, January 10th. I’ve counted 14 books including such favorites as Jesus, the One and …
For years Mentoring Moments has opened each new year with a theme. In 2013, our focus was Rooted in Christ: Yielding the Fruits of the Spirit. Monthly we wrote and discussed each of the nine fruits of the Spirit. Personally, I was drawn closer …
WARNING: GOOD LOOKIN’ FOOD PICTURES AHEAD! Everyone likes a good recipe and Mentoring Moments had quite a few in 2013. You, our readers liked on Facebook and pinned on Pinterest your Mentoring Moments favorites. Are you a bit curious as to what fabulous dessert received over …
It is hard to believe we will soon be closing the book on 2013 and opening a fresh page on 2014. In 2013 we challenged our Mentoring Moments readers to join us as we read the Bible through. I must admit, I did not know how many …
We have a tradition here at Mentoring Moments. Each year following our 12 Days of Christmas series we go offline until December 26th to celebrate Christmas. This year our 12 Days theme was A Simple Christmas–taking a rest now fits perfectly. The world rushes, bustles, …
Because my father was in the Air Force and often away, sometimes our family had to reschedule Christmas. The most memorable rescheduling happened when I was a teenager. Although Dad was home, that year Christmas came a day early. Dad was a B47 bomber pilot …
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights” (James 1:17 NIV). Shortly after Christmas, my father called. “Mom needs new shoes. Would you take her shopping?” I agreed, and we set a date. Mom, now in …
Do your friends and family enjoy sipping tea? If so, make your own twelve teas of Christmas card–it’s a quick and easy gift to delight any tea-lover. And you can make it in duplicate. Gather twelve different flavors of tea that come individually wrapped in …
One of the most difficult things about Christmas for many of us is the gift list. You may be frustrated because you really don’t know what the person needs. You would like to give money but it just seems impersonal. Here are some fun ways …
