Mentoring, Leadership, & Homemaking
“What do you like about Christmas?“ I asked my young granddaughter. “Presents!” she replied with a giggle. I wasn’t surprised. I would have answered the same way when I was her age. But now as a grandmother, I have a different perspective. For me, the years of accumulating possessions are waning, and I’d rather downsize and re-gift what I have. But I still enjoy buying gifts for my grandkids and others. Although I’m not looking for packages labeled “To Lydia” {Read More}
We read yesterday that God Himself gave Jesus the Name above all Names–A name that brings salvation. Savior. Yahweh saves. The importance of His name connects Christmas with Easter. Throughout all the New Testament, much is done IN HIS NAME, and we are still encouraged to do all things IN HIS NAME. What’s in a name? A lot. In His Name…. We will be hated because of His name The Gentiles will hope in His name Two or three will {Read More}
Parents-to-be are often asked, “What are you going to name your baby?” There is something delightful and special about finding the perfect name with the right fit, sound, flow, and meaning. We named our firstborn Christine Alane because, like her namesake Alane, she was born at Christmas, the name sounded beautiful and elegant, and it means bright and shining follower of Christ. Mary and Joseph did not get to choose the name of their firstborn; His heavenly Father named Him. {Read More}
Who are your heroes? I want you to think for a moment about someone in your life whom you admire for their spiritual strength. Think of someone you know who has been through hardship or tragedy and yet you’ve been impressed by their steadfast faith in God. Can you think of someone? Have you ever wondered why they can do that? HOW they can be so strong in the midst of tragedy? I have. We have some friends who lost {Read More}
Have you noticed the winds of change? Politics, economics, sexual orientation, parenting, religion…everywhere you turn there’s something new and, often disturbing, to learn about. Things are a-changing. When I was a young teen, parents raised their kids; they didn’t expect schools to raise their kids. Boys fell in love with girls, not boys. Women married men, not other women. The constitution was rock solid, not meant to be rewritten whenever we didn’t like something in it. Money was attainable because jobs {Read More}
We hear that God is Jehovah Raphe, the Healer. But what about when we, or someone we love, is not healed? When it seems that the number of our days is unfairly less and we are robbed of significant moments that our contemporaries take for granted? My husband’s best friend Paul has Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Paul is losing motor function from his toes to his head. Soon he will be unable to speak, chew, swallow, and eventually— breathe. His wife {Read More}
“In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing” (2 Timothy 4:8 NASB). “Yes, I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:20 NIV). Years ago, when I learned my 34-year-old sister had developed breast cancer, I felt like someone had hit me over the head with a sledgehammer. A friend stopped {Read More}
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” James 4:8 NASB Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, sometimes life can be so overwhelming. There are days when life leaves me doubting and discouraged. Yet, Your Word tells me that I am to draw near to You, which means to pursue an intimate love relationship with You and this is done by being in Your Word. You never {Read More}
For 2012 our overall theme has been Jesus Is. In January / February it was Jesus Is…Creator God / Alpha & Omega. In March / April we discussed Jesus Is…Redeemer / the Resurrection while in May / June it was Jesus Is…Peace. July and August posts focused on Jesus Is…the Word. As you can see the theme changes every two months. In September and October our theme will be Jesus Is…Healer and Deliverer. While some months the theme may be {Read More}
“The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; The precepts of the LORD are right; rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.” Psalm 19:7-9 NASB Prayer . . . Gracious Heavenly Father, through the mighty and precious name of Jesus, {Read More}
We all need good mentors offering practical advise, wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. Here at MMCW you will find a storehouse of mentoring between generations, just as it should be.
