What we’re doing these days: Reading Proverbs together (David and Bethel reading alternately!). Talking about some verses during this time. Having my children help me as I work on memorizing verses. Talking about holding on to sadness (bitterness). Laurel told me the other day, “Mom, you already told me about that.” Probably talking too much. [...]
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My dear Laurel is four and can’t yet draw beautiful horses like Bethel can, or beautiful birds like David can. She’s old enough to recognize that her attempts are inadequate, so we have tears. And lots of requests, “Draw me a horse, please.” My older children have been challenged to love their sister when she [...]
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Happy Day, but lots to do. Lee’s grandma passed away a little more than a week ago, so we flew to Oregon for the funeral and to spend time with our extended family. It was a good trip. As usual, I notice more clearly my own parenting faults when my children are in public more [...]
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Anecdote: Today I stopped at McDonalds with the children. Deciding to forego drinks and eat the food at home, I nibbled a few french fries as I put the bag on the seat beside me and pulled out into traffic. Laurel asked politely for her food, and I told her we were eating at home. [...]
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Just in case you were wondering, we had a good night. We didn’t say a word about Reformation Day (although that’s a good idea and we’ve done it before). Our children did poll the other church kids about who was going trick or treating. They were surprised that a lot of their friends at church [...]
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[Here is the note we are sending with plates of caramel to our neighbors on our street.] For many families, Halloween brings back wonderful memories. We love to see children dressing up and enjoying themselves, eager for a day when they can come home with more candy than they can possibly eat in one sitting. [...]
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When I w as in college, a godly mother whom I respected greatly mentioned that she loved being with her children. She went on to explain that she really didn’t need or want a babysitter (I must have offered) for “time away” from her children. Now, it’s possible I misunderstood her or she me; nevertheless, [...]
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I have children who respond differently to spiritual things. As they have gotten older, I’m realizing that in some cases, personality accounts for some of the differences, but not all. In some cases, a child is genuinely following Christ, and in another case, a child is genuinely choosing not to follow Christ. (it varies as [...]
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I do not have perfect children. I’m trying to teach my five year old to sweep. After she has swept the dining room, I check it. Most of the time I get a full dust pan and wonder what she got in her dust pan. I also wonder whether it’s worth it to walk with [...]
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It’s Wisdom Wednesday, and here’s the good question I try to ask myself at least once a week: How is Scripture specifically changing me this week? No good being vague: I’ve been more diligent… I’ve been more patient… Better to be specific: When I started off angry because I wasn’t getting my way, I remembered [...]
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