“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 “By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?” Matthew 7:16 “Those who live according to the …
Simonetta Carr Introduces Lady Jane Grey
Many of us only know Lady Jane Grey through romanticized 19th-century accounts or the embellished 1986 movie with Helena Bonham Carter. Most remember her as a sweet, innocent girl sacrificed on the altar of ambition of others. King Edward VI is often seen in the …
Is Me Time Selfish?
“Me Time” is a phrase we hear a lot. Yet as moms, we often feel guilty spending time on (or by) ourselves. While it is true we have an immense responsibility to care for the precious lives God has allowed us to nurture for Him, …
Christmas in July Facebook Party Tonight!
Mentoring Moments is hosting our first Christmas in July Facebook Party tonight from 8:00 to 9:00 PM EST. There will be giveaways, games, and the sharing of plenty of Christmas recipes and craft ides. We’ll go visiting some dear MMCW friends at their blog homes …
Christmas in July: Operation Christmas Child
Did you get a chance to visit Molly’s My Audio School site this week? My Audio School allows parents and children to listen to audio books, watch historic movies, and radio shows right from a computer, burned to a CD, or downloaded to MP3 or …
Christmas in July: Pouchee Purse Organizer
For our last week of Christmas in July Pouchee Purse Organizer will be giving away to one reader a cotton Pouchee in khaki! Pouchee Purse Organizer is a purse insert that holds all the most important things such as makeup, cards, checkbooks, money, and a pen. …
7 Strategies to Avoid Sexual Tempation
It is vital that you win and not lose this battle. The future of your marriage, the well-being of your children, and your spiritual integrity depends on it. Recognizing the seriousness of the struggle you are facing, let us offer a few simple steps to …
Freezing Fresh Tomatoes for Fall
Fresh summer tomatoes are sweet, juicy, and full of flavor that can be taken right into the fall and winter months. Really! Right now tomatoes are in season and ripe for the picking. Local farms and markets are perfect places to buy tomatoes if you …
From a Troubled Heart to Peace & Thankfulness
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” Jesus, John 14:1 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled …
The Proverbs 31 Woman in a Nutshell
Don’t we all just love it when someone mentions the Proverbs 31 woman? Almost immediately most of our eyes just roll as we let out a little sarcastic chuckle. Recently, however, I decided to read this chapter again. Turns out, there are some very basic fundamentals …