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Children – Our Example
“Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” [Matthew 18:4.] Jesus said these words to his disciples in response to their questions concerning who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. I’m sure they thought his answer was strange. Let’s consider what Jesus is saying to each…
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Christmas In July
Christmas in July seems like a ridiculous statement to me; however, it has been used over and over again. Where did it come from? The internet has given me the answer. It seems that a girls’ camp in 1933 in North Carolina decided to devote two days in July to the celebration of Christmas. On…
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Singing and Remembering
My mom loved country music. She used to listen to the radio and sing along with every song they played. I loved my mom so I loved what she loved when I was young. Some of my favorite memories are of us singing together. There were three songs in particular we would sing often. They…
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Parenting: Developing Grateful Children
As we look at the subject of developing grateful children, we can’t forget the heart of our children. We can seek to help to model gratefulness and teach them to give but that won’t necessarily change their hearts. However, it’s what we have been called to do as parents. Our job as God’s ambassadors is…
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Parenting: The Value of Family
Family is designed by God. Before the world began God was a family within Himself as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God was the perfect family all by himself. After man was created and sin entered the world, families came into existence among men, but they were sinful. We are all born with our…
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Parenting: Behavior or Heart
A child’s behavior can be so important to parents that it overshadows what the real target is in raising a child, his heart. The heart is the core of our being where our emotions and desires dwell. Behavior is how we conduct ourselves in this life. The outward behavior can appear to be obedience but…
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If Only I were Her…Life with Mom
Interactions with my mom can be so entertaining. Some are funny, others sad, others maddening and yet others instructive. It never ceases to amaze me how she can come up with a story about whatever is going on around her. There are a few I thought I would share in hopes that you too will…
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God’s Grace – Always Working…Life with Mom
I love my mom but I need God’s grace to help me do it well. Because of her condition there are times when it is very hard to deal with her. She has opinions but they are not rational. She refuses to do things but things need to be done. She doesn’t always change her…
God's Truth...No Matter What 