I overheard a conversation in my church lobby yesterday… Female: “It’s not the big things you do that are ruining our relationship. It’s all the little inconsiderate communication issues.” Male: (With drooping head) “I know, you’re right. I really do care… I’ll do better.” Now, to be honest, I’ve heard that conversation dozens of times in…
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It’s Our Time Now
I had a wonderful time last week at a United In Purpose Technologies Summit. (Even writing that last line makes me want to laugh out loud. Megan Scheibner and technologies just don’t seem to go together!) But go together they did. It was a stretching, learning, and convicting time for me. Check out this list of…
Read MoreThe World Series, Red Sox, and Lessons for Life
It’s November now, which for me means No Baseball for the next few, long, excruciating months! How will I ever survive? This baseball season was especially sweet as I watched my beloved Boston Red Sox go from worst to first- from spoiled under-achieving “superstars” to “dig-in-until-the-last-out” grinders. What made the difference? How could a team so…
Read MoreDon’t Forget to Check This Box on Your “To Do” List!
I have a confession. I’m addicted to lists…shopping lists, chore lists, prayer lists, you name ‘em, I love ‘em If my lists had feelings I’d kiss them every morning! If my kids had a dollar for every time they heard me say, “Live by the list; die by the list,” we wouldn’t be worrying about…
Read MoreBeing a Mom Means Waiting…Waiting… and More Waiting
I spent time waiting outside a surgical suite today. Another child needed surgery. This time some major oral surgery with its requisite bleeding and swelling. Sitting and waiting is nothing new for this mother of eight kids. In fact, I’m somewhat of a “waiting pro.” This time though, as I sat and prayed and waited…
Read MoreBack To School…Your Most Important Supplies
It’s that time of year! Back to school sales abound and the “must have” lists for our kids seem endless. Whether you’re a public school mom trying to check off everything on your school’s required list… Or a homeschool mom trying to fill out logbooks and purchase curriculum… Filling supply needs can…
Read MoreWonderful Worship with Kids Part 3
On any given day of the week, you’ll find my boys in Red Sox t-shirts. They know the Red Sox stats. They know who’s pitching each game. They know who’s “hot” and who’s having a “dry spell”. My boys love the Red Sox! Do you know why? It’s because their dad and I…
Read MoreWonderful Worship with Kids Part 2
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,…
Read MoreWonderful 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 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…
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