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Dear Mom, As women, we are often pulled in all different directions – doing good things – but are they the “best” things? When we live exhausted, going this way and that – step back and ask God what He wants you to be doing, or not doing – whatever the case may be. Generally, […]
Dear Mom, There is a purpose for everything under the sun: a time to work, a time to relax, a time to laugh, a time to cry, a time to keep, a time to throw away, a time to speak, a time to be quiet, a time to destroy and a time to repair. Sweet […]
Dear Mom, Raising kids is hard and the books don’t properly prepare you for this reality. A tip on correcting your children. Of course, we try to stay in control ourselves and second, if you can – correct them in private. It’s embarrassing for them when the whole family hears you correcting their mistakes. Thankfully, […]
Dear Mom, In desperation, we often make quick promises to God. Please God do “this” and I promise I’ll do “that.” Hannah of old vowed as well; “if you give me a child, I’ll give him back to you.” To her that meant, as soon as her child was weaned (I’m not sure what […]
Dear Mom, Consider these ducks on the lake – at first glance they appear to be floating aimlessly, however, underneath the water those little feet are moving a mile a minute. Sweet mom, I know you are probably moving as fast as these little feet; your pace somedays at a break-neck speed. Whatever your responsibilities […]