Wonderful worship with small children is possible! It’s sometimes difficult, but it is well worth the effort. Nothing worth anything comes at zero cost, and when it comes to training our small children to worship, sometimes the cost will be a few weeks of “distracted worship” for you. Press on! Soon you’ll be eagerly anticipating,…
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Wonderful Worship with Kids Part 1
Does the thought of taking your children into the Sunday worship service with you strike fear in your heart? Do you fear the scolding glances and whispered complaints you’ll have to bear because of your children’s presence in the service? Fear no more! Not only can you take your children to church with…
Read MoreThe Care and Maintenance of Marriage Pt. 4-Time For Action
The Care and Maintenance of Marriage Pt. 4-Time For Action It’s time for the final step in the care and maintenance of our marriages. Let me just take a moment and tell you that I’m going to meddle with your life. Yep, as they say in Texas, its time for some “meddlin’.” Do you…
Read MoreThe Care and Maintenance of a Marriage-Part 3, “Be Careful Little Lips”
So, we’re going to care for our marriages by praying for our husbands. And we’re going to maintain oneness in our marriages by remembering our unique relationship, renewing our commitment, and restoring what’s broken. Step #3 to caring for and maintaining our marriage is found in our mouths. Our tongues can powerfully build…
Read MoreThe Care and Maintenance of a Marriage-Part 2, “Sleeping with the Enemy”
Do you ever find yourself viewing your husband as the enemy? Sadly, sometimes I do. When things aren’t going my way. When he just doesn’t see the brilliance of my opinion. When he says No, when I want the answer to be Yes. When he doesn’t meet my unspoken expectations. When he just isn’t…
Read MoreThe Care and Maintenance of a Marriage-Part 1
Steve and I just celebrated our 29th anniversary. We’re at that point that when we announce to an audience how long we’ve been married, people applaud. Weird! The first time the applause started, I was really taken aback. It seemed a bit like congratulating me for getting out of bed…or getting dressed…or eating my breakfast.…
Read MoreDestroying the Doldrums of Dailyness
Destroying the Doldrums of Dailyness Yesterday was a wonderful day as we celebrated the 4th of July. We listened to the North Carolina symphony and watched a wonderful display of sky-lighting fireworks. We called a halt to the normalcy of life and just took a break. Now, it’s time for today. Isn’t it…
Read More“You Did What?” or Boys Will Be Boys!
For most of my parenting life, I’ve been surrounded by a majority of females. Yes, I’m mother to four boys and four girls. However, because we’ve always opened our home to young people in need of sanctuary and because females have usually filled that live-in spot…I’ve been sheltered. At one point, our household…
Read More11,315 Reasons
A dear friend attended church with me yesterday. This past year she’s walked with me through a myriad of unexpected trials, disappointments, and struggles. She knows my heart. Our church has exceptional and moving music each week. As we sang together, my friend leaned over and whispered, “I bet you have trouble not crying every…
Read MoreSending Him Off With Style
How’s that love relationship with your husband going? I don’t doubt for a second that you desire closeness, intimacy, friendship, and even a certain level of relational give and take. What are you doing to make that desire a reality? We women are funny creatures. We read books about improving our marriage. We attend…
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Megan Scheibner 