By: Linda Merriott Retired educator and administrator of 38 years, Lubbock, TX How do we help our children develop good character and integrity? We have to be very intentional. If we are not, our children will be taught the character traits of the culture simply by default. One of the most important ways to develop character is to study God’s …
This week, Hartlee Kirk sums up her series on simplicity by showing us how this extends to those around us. I love how she gives us the freedom to “wear” our simplicity according to our personality. What a blessing a few simple steps can extend to so many! Thanks, Hartlee. —————————- Simplicity can bless anybody, but looks different for …
As a parent, you long for the days that are calm without the challenge. Now that I am out of the daily grind of parenting, I can reflect more clearly on truths that I wish I had better practiced. 1. My goal should have been to train them to be heaven-focused, not self-focused. My goal was not to keep the peace. …
Thanks Amanda Walker for visiting us as guest blogger again today. I always learn from your wisdom. ————————— “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He …
Amanda Taylor Walker is guest posting with us again today. I’m so thankful to have her in my life. Today she gives us an excellent word regarding living in the trenches of parenthood. ————————– When I was 27 years old my doctor told me that I would probably never have children. At that time I was single, and …
Carrie Vipperman joins us at Hungry For More again today. I love her depth of spirit and perception, especially as she seeks the Lord. Thanks Carrie for reminding us of what is really important. ———————- “But, Mo-o-o-m, his headlamp BLI-I-NKS!!” Just like that, all the joy that my little girl had felt from our time playing as a family …
I began crying a full nine months before the event. No, it was not an unexpected pregnancy—quite the opposite. My eldest daughter was graduating from high school, and I was not sure I would survive. From August to June, Hannah’s days were filled with drama practice, yearbook meetings, and trips to the village with friends. Mine were …
I loved this recent post by Karen Dilbeck and just had to share it. I think that you will love it, too! ———————— “As we dumped each of our three boys at their respective colleges, I slipped an envelope onto their pillows. That envelope contained two decades of brilliant advice on many of the intricacies of life from road trips and …
Dear Mentor, My three-year old daughter is still caught in the terrible twos. A drama queen, she has frequent melt-downs when she doesn’t get her way. My husband and I are at our wits-end listening to the excessive screams and find ourselves rushing to give her what she wants in order to avert the noise. When will this …
Dear Mentor, I think that I may be afraid of my child. I find myself constantly trying to guess her whims, so I won’t have to deal with the tantrum that might follow. Do I really have to live like this? …
