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Teens Should Feel Safe, Not Suffocated

Most of my children are pretty good about sharing things with me. Granted they tend to do that less as they grow older but I still get those moments where they are willing to really open up. However I have one child in particular who is like a clam. It is extremely difficult to get anything out of him. He will make it very obvious or clear that something is wrong but that’s as far as it goes. I have been known to badger my child for days on end to try and find out what is wrong. But I … Continue reading →

Working when You Don’t Feel Like It

I know it may come as a shock to you—but I am not always motivated to work. There are so many days when I wish that I had the kind of job where I just showed up, brought my library book, and it didn’t matter if I produced anything, used my brain or talked to a single person—I could just get paid for showing up. The reality is, for most of us with home businesses, there are plenty of days when we HAVE to try to work, whether we feel like it or not. We cannot always be motivated and … Continue reading →

Does Being Single Make You Feel Unconnected?

Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend of mine who is also single but who does not have children. She shared that being single made her feel like she was “floating” and unconnected. It made me think about my own experience as a single parent and while I do occasionally long for more attachment or for another adult who actually knows and cares what I am up to, having children to care for makes me feel rather grounded and connected indeed. I had to search way back in my memory banks to when I was first separated and … Continue reading →

Whose Church Should You Attend?

When two people get married they unite as one. This can be seen in many different forms at weddings. Some couples choose to unite through the lighting of the unity candle. Others pour sand or water. No matter how a couple chooses to show their unity, marriage unties them. Uniting together may mean some sacrifice of things that were once his or hers. Not longer can everything be yours and mine. Things now turn to the term ours. Deciding which church to attend can be part of the uniting process. To some couples this is not a big deal. However, … Continue reading →

Seeking Inspiration for Christian Blogging

While driving home last night I asked the Lord to lay on my heart some topics to write about. As I settled in my home for the night I started getting a flood of ideas. The initial passion I had to share about the Lord came back to me. I get inspiration by: • Going to church • Looking at God’s creations • Past experiences • Books • Topics of debate • Specific scriptures • Current events • Needs of other people • Things I’d like to know more about • Studying the Word • Devotional time • My children … Continue reading →

Finding the Right Church

Many have trouble finding the right church for their family. These include people who are new to the Christian faith, people who’ve grown up in religious homes and want something different, those who have located to a new area looking for a place to connect, and those who are unhappy in their current church. So when looking for a new church here are some things to think about: • Word of mouth is one of the best ways to find a good church. Asking other Bible believing Christians about their church or churches they’ve attended is a great way to … Continue reading →

A Pastor Said What? – Part 1

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I hope you don’t get tired of reading my blogs about social justice. Maybe it is because I was born in the early ‘60s, but it just seems like all my life, some group – African American, Native Americans, women, the handicapped – has always been fighting for equal rights. So, when I see social injustice, it just irks me and I feel the need to speak out about it. I was going to write a blog about green uses for vinegar, but as angry as I am today, that can wait. I just saw a horrifying video that has … Continue reading →

Taking the High Road

Our family has been spending the last week and a half passing around the flu. I think it works out perfectly however, that just as I am starting to feel human again, my husband is the one to feel knocked down. Because let’s face it…life has to go on. The house still needs to be tended to, money must be made and children must be taken care of. But this can also be a very testy time. When you aren’t feeling well and you haven’t been getting good sleep, it can be a challenge to display your most pleasant side. … Continue reading →

A Strange Easter

What a strange Easter this has been. Not going to church Good Friday and again today for Easter Day, as it is already here in Australia, has been very odd. It makes it not feel like Easter at all, because to me Easter has less to do with chocolate, eggs and bunnies and more to do with the most amazing event in history, the resurrection of Jesus. To be here and see my husband go off on his own to church again this morning is hard. We’re so used to going to church together and sharing these special occasions together. … Continue reading →

Baby Shower Alternatives

Are you wondering what to expect for your very first baby shower? Or maybe no one has offered to throw you one yet? I have never been a huge fan, but if you are pregnant, you will most likely be thrown a shower. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting gifts, but being the center of attention, when you already feel like a giant pregnant lady, can sometimes be intimidating. For me, when I was pregnant with my first, I was living out of state from any family, and did not know many people. Luckily, a girl from church threw … Continue reading →