Archive for the ‘Introspection’ Category
30January2008
Toddler Bed Attempt #2
Posted by Michelle under: Bedtime; Introspection; Wisdom.
I didn’t intend my last post to end so dramatically. I feel somewhat sheepish because the change really isn’t that big of a deal, although dealing with my attitude is why this post fits the Wisdom Wednesday theme.
Have you ever considered that pride causes us to act in the best interest of ourselves, not our [...]
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29January2008
Changing My Mind
Posted by Michelle under: Introspection.
Are you ever afraid to change your mind? If we made a good decision in the past, doesn’t that mean we shouldn’t change it? If we change direction, doesn’t that mean we made a bad decision in the first place? And when we’re talking about God’s Will and sin, the thinking gets even more uncomfortable. [...]
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25January2008
The Conflict Between Academics and Christlikeness
Posted by Michelle under: Introspection; School Matters.
Have you ever been ashamed of yourself? Last night, I was.
My children are still not school age, but I still enjoy finding what will stimulate their minds, and providing an environment that will foster a well trained mind. I don’t think that’s a bad thing, and that’s not the problem. The problem in my case [...]
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19January2008
Teaching Children to Love Beauty
Posted by Michelle under: Introspection.
I’m not opposed to teaching children the fine arts from an early age, but I differ from some parents in that the arts and cultural attainment are not my goal. If my children do not know Matisse from Monet, I won’t despair. If they do not understand, appreciate, or cultivate beauty, then I will [...]
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1January2008
When Do I Need God the Most?
Posted by Michelle under: Introspection.
When do you need God the most? It’s probably not the most accurate question, but it’s how I framed it first in my mind. Truthfully, we so desperately need God every second of every day that it’s not a matter of needing God more or less.
Maybe the question could be framed more biblically. Perhaps, when [...]
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28December2007
Dates and Imposition
Posted by Michelle under: Introspection.
One of the first talks as a pediatrician that Lee gives to brand new parents is not about feeding or sleeping. Although he has preferences in these areas and shares them, he recognizes that babies are quite resilient to parent mistakes. One thing he is quite firm about is when he tells parents that as [...]
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27December2007
The Danger of a Lazy Mother
Posted by Michelle under: Introspection.
There’s a danger for a mother of young children, and that is distinguishing between genuine obstacles and lazy excuses. A new mom getting a few hours of fractured sleep may very well be too tired to take the other children to the playground. A mother might be ill and feeling guilty because she’s not able [...]
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7December2007
Reading the Bible
Posted by Michelle under: Introspection.
It’s easy when one’s life is feeling chaotic from several very young children to dismiss the need for Scripture. Doesn’t God have compassion on our situation? After all,
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that [...]
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3December2007
Restorative Waters
Posted by Michelle under: Introspection.
There’s something wonderful about a semi-quiet morning. Back home, with two sleepy older children and a baby who’s been awake and now sleeping, I was able to read this morning several chapters in Philippians.
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching [...]
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16November2007
Mistakes I’ve Made
Posted by Michelle under: Introspection.
There’s something approachable and winsome about somebody who has the bravery to publicly look at one’s self, laugh, see the faults, work on what’s workable, and learn from what’s done.
This nice lady had the courage to write just such a post. I don’t agree with everything she has to say, but it takes humility to [...]
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