I was at someone else’s house, away from the other adults, watching my children and other children play together. I was glad for the opportunity. The hostess had set up a tiny kiddie pool full of soapy water, and gave the children hangers to make huge bubbles. They loved it, and soon had imagined that [...]
Filed under: Mom Time
I’m hoping this Sunday is restorative. I need the Balm of Gilead today. We’ve had a busy week, interruptions in the middle of the night almost every night (Lee is on call, and it’s been a busy one), sick children, a baby who suddenly wants to be held at all moments, a house that won’t [...]
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Today I ended up talking about sin and repentance in a little different context than I thought I would. I was rather tickled because I see God’s hand throughout the day, just as I’ve asked. I was feeling somewhat guilty because I’ve not taken the time to sing with my children like I should. I [...]
Filed under: Salvation
I’m thinking that perhaps in my rush for results, I’m trying to teach repentance when I need to teach a few other things first. Yesterday while the girls were napping and David resting, I spent quite a bit of time reading Psalm 51. And then this morning I was reading Romans 2 and stopped to [...]
Filed under: Communication and Meaning, Salvation
We talk about disciplining our children, but sometimes we need to discipline our thoughts. A few verses we talked about today: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: [...]
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In spite of my recognition that my children needed to learn repentance, and my desire to teach it, I haven’t taken the time to study on the matter. Last night Lee had some work to do, so instead of pulling out a good book, the Lord gave me the grace to get started on studying [...]
Filed under: Communication and Meaning, Salvation, Wisdom
If you’re a regular reader at As4Me, you’ll know that the post title is a joke. Actually, wisdom comes dear. It is paid for with sweat, self-denial, and perseverance. My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart [...]
Filed under: Practical Parenting, Wisdom
David’s actions during conflict reveals that he believes “I’m sorry” is merely something you say to make things better with someone who doesn’t like what you’re doing. It’s clear he really doesn’t understand what being sorry or repentant is all about. I do make a distinction between saying I’m sorry (for unintentional/ accidental hurts) and [...]
Filed under: Getting Along, Salvation
I’ve been interested instead of learning how to help my children solve their problems when I’m not around. I’m learning this takes a lot more hands-on interaction than I want sometimes (particularly when I have company, or am at someone else’s house), but I think it will pay off later. Not too long ago I [...]
Filed under: Getting Along
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