Parenting
There is Reason to Rejoice in Our Children Growing Up
It can be bittersweet for parents as children age and activities fade to memories. Yet God promises good plans for us. So we can rejoice in what will be. A live version of Sound of Music aired last night. Sadly I missed it, but the tweets I read (Twitter is how I found out it was showing) brought back…
Don’t Miss the Adventure
Soft tweets, chirps and rustling indicate a new day is dawning. A day drowning in promise. I’m ready to take on the challenge. The to-do list is long, but I have a plan. He comes behind and chatters as I mumble my responses. That’s interesting. How did that go? What are you going to do…
15 Things You Must Introduce To Your Children Early
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before. It is one of the oldest proverbial sayings in the English language. And if my attempt at learning to play the piano is any indication, those words have some validity (although I’d rather not be lumped in with a dog).…
All We Can Ask of Any Mama
It must have been lonely—those long days of caring for little ones. No Internet. No cell phones. Few neighbors. Just Mama, Daddy and us six. And early on, Dad was often gone for work. It had to have been hard. Six children in 9 years. But what my mama did was pour her life into us. She…
Back to School Jitters—Mama Style
It’s back-to-school season. Hot, breezy days grow shorter. Jars of fruit preserves, apple sauce, and green beans line basement shelves. Sweet corn freezes hard in quart bags. Summer wanes, autumn approaches. I love this time of year, yet there is an element to it that makes me wish for June again. It’s not the impending…
“Jesus” Parenting
There were many things I did right as a mother. I believe I communicated my love to my children effectively. I feel I balanced discipline, respect, and compassion quite well. I think I had a nice balance of firmness with relationship. However, the one thing I regret is the role Jesus Christ played in our…
I Wonder What You Think of Me
Do you have a tendency to put yourself down? I mean when someone compliments you, do you brush it aside as if you don’t deserve it? Or do you downplay your accomplishments or criticize the way you look or another of your attributes? Put-Downs I lean toward limited self-confidence in certain areas of my life,…
Lighting the Path (Fathers)
As we prepare for my son to “leave the nest” in a couple months (Update: He is now through his third year of college with our next son having completed his first year.), I find myself wondering about the path he will take: Where God will lead him. What kind of career he will have. Who…
Passing on Solomon’s Wisdom [Here’s to You Graduates]
Coolness of evening descends. Hummers flit their last dances to drink in homemade nectar. Perfection. Beauty. Stillness. I sit contemplating the events of the past 48 hours. A whirlwind of activity. A jumble of emotions. Graduation parties began in earnest Saturday, and Sunday was THE day. A day of excitement, apprehension, joy, and yes, some…
A Time for Stones [Identity]
I’m pleased to announce the winner of last week’s book giveaway is Cheryl McKay of Purple Penworks. Congratulations Cheryl for winning Katie Ganshert’s newly released novel, Wildflowers from Winter. A huge thank you to all commenters. Linking up to the The Gypsy Mama to take the Five Minute Friday writing challenge (only mine’s on Saturday)…
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Hello, I'm Julie, an imperfect wife and mother of four. Life in this broken world is not always easy. Yet, joy can be found in each day through the grace and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I find it's easy for our day's blessings to get lost in its happenings. But God's "mercies never end" (Lamentations 3:22) and His "grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
May the posts and pages on this site offer you a measure of peace and encouragement.
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