I have a constant internal struggle that happens in my house about certain programming on television and whether or not it is appropriate for all ages, and sometimes, even for myself. Perhaps you might be wondering – what t.v. shows are the source of such angst? The evening news. To be completely honest, I am a…
Faith
Stopping The Drama Train In Its Tracks
We, as women, are way more prone to drama. We just are. God has made us with super big hearts, with super big feelings, that read into relationships…and conversations and actions and looks and body language…am I right or am I right? As much as I pride myself on trying to stay drama-free, I must…
Solution for the Gimmies: A Content Heart
“Gimmie. Gimmie. Gimmie.” Maybe at your house it sounds more like this: “I want… I want… I want…” My response is often something like, “Can’t you just be content?” But can my kids really be content? Have I taught them how to be content? Have I given them a Biblical foundation for being content? Kim at…
Beyond Thanksgiving
I love Thanksgiving. There is something about this particular holiday that tugs at my heart strings in a way that so many of the other holidays don’t. Perhaps it is because it is less commercialized. Thanksgiving doesn’t tend to get caught up in gift giving or candy or trying to make sure the secular message…
Changes: Teaching About Puberty from a Biblical Perspective
Puberty. The thought of walking this windy, bumpy road with my soon to be 9-year-old makes me want to run the other direction. Probably not the best choice! Every parent comes to a place where they have to deal with puberty and their child. You have a couple of choices. You can run and ignore…