”…so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.” [John 17:13b] There are some very real and glorious promises given by God. Joy is one of them, but joy is the fruit. Like any fruit it grows out of something—it’s part …
Better Breakfasts: Kefir
Our family recently discovered Kefir in our search for better breakfasts. My husband and I used to drink it when we lived in Eastern Europe, so I recognized the taste even though I didn’t recognize the name. Kefir is known to be one 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. …
Joy-Bringer
Just this morning I told my daughter we should have given her the middle name Joy. Except that it rhymes to closely with our last name and wouldn’t have been a good fit… then I said it together, Joy Coroy, and the laughter that bubbled …
In His Presence #14: No Substitute for God’s Word
If you haven’t written any New Year’s resolutions, I have two suggestions that are a must. I told my children there are two things I hope they learn from me above all else: to read the Bible and pray daily. Our preacher made a great …
Top Recipes of 2012
Looking for some new recipes to try out in the new year? Here are Mentoring Moments’ most popular ones for 2012. German Puffy Pancake Chicken Tamale Casserole Cheesy Noodle Crockpot Casserole Single Woman’s Italian Chicken Dinner Heather’s Chicken Noodle Soup Page’s Salsa Mint Chocolate …
Joy Beyond Christmas
Christmas is a joy-filled time, but sadly, during the rest of the year we rarely see true joy – even among Christians. Many of us long to experience joy – that deep, abiding kind of joy that we read about in the Bible, yet we …
Rooted in Christ in 2013
Happy New Year! My pastor recently said, “You don’t retire vision, you renew it.” Mentoring Moments has always had a simple vision ~ to encourage women daily in their walk with Jesus Christ. After seven years (it’s our birthday this month!) Mentoring Moments’ vision remains …
Getting Ready to Read God’s Story
On New Year’s Day we will began our adventure of reading through the Bible in 2013. Reading God’s Story will be a life changing experience for everyone. When we immerse ourselves in the Word, growth and change happen. Remember, ‘the word of God is sharper …
Will You Join Us? Reading God’s Story in 2013 Together
Have you ever felt led to read the entire Bible but never followed through? Maybe you started and allowed it to fall to the side, or maybe thought of reading the Bible from cover to cover is overwhelming. My friend and accountability partner Cindy and …