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Thus, yelling can become terribly addictive for parents. It feels like a fast track to getting their children's attention, and it leaves them feeling satisfied. - Pitchin' a Fit, page 85. Do you yell? Ever? Are you ever angry with your kids, and unable to deal with them in a gentle, Christlike manner? I am ashamed to admit that I yell, more than I'd like. Some days it seems to … [Read more...]
Do you long to be a successful Christian woman whose influence will have a significant positive effect on the world around you? Don't we all! Are you afraid that's a privilege reserved for a few select super-stars who've got it all together? That your life is too ordinary to merit a second glance or leave a lasting impression? This post contains affiliate links. Don't … [Read more...]
I was given a copy of He Said, She Said, God Said for review purposes and compensated for my time. All opinions are my own. Several weeks ago Dan and Gina Trippie sent me a copy of their book, He Said, She Said, God Said: Biblical Answers to Marriage Questions. I'm a gal who is passionate about marriage, especially as it measures up to God's word. So, I was really excited to … [Read more...]
Growing up brings changes (starting school, a new sibling, a new expectation). Changes can trigger fears that are sometimes real and sometimes imagined. As adults, it is our job to help children learn that, in the midst of change, they don’t have to be afraid. As Christians, we also have a duty to help children to remember that God is a good God, even when life does not feel … [Read more...]
Brave Girls Bible Stories from Tommy Nelson Publishers Written by: Jennifer Gerelds Illustrated by: Aleksey & Olga Ivanov This book was given to me to review by Tommy Nelson Publishers but the thoughts are my own. Some of you who have been able to get to know me through my writings and stories, may know that I have two sons. The next question on your mind may be, … [Read more...]
