Training the troops in the mall
Posted on 10.29.09 by Kimberly Wagner
Topics: With Your Kids
I was interrupted by the mall security guard tapping me on the shoulder. “Excuse me, Ma’am. You’re going to have to lower your voice . . ."
October 2009
Family Planning
Posted on 10.28.09 by Kimberly Wagner
Topics: Relationship with God
We'd been married just over a year when God's sovereignty collided with my plans for children.
Little people grow up way too fast!
Posted on 10.27.09 by Kimberly Wagner
Topics: With Your Kids
Today's post is for those young moms who've had a really long day of laundry and dirty diapers, one too many spills, and no breaks from the world of "toddlerhood" for weeks!
True Woman Sighting: Columbia, South Carolina
Posted on 10.26.09 by Mindy Kroesche
Topics: True Woman Sightings
Over 200 women from 25 churches and nine denominations gathered this summer for True Woman Colombia.
Managing Multi-Media
Posted on 10.23.09 by Mary Kassian
Topics: Sexuality, With Your Kids
Managing the influence of multi-media in your child’s life is one of the biggest parenting challenges of our day. Here are just a few suggestions . . .
He is my own son!
Posted on 10.22.09 by Mindy Kroesche
Topics: Relationship with God
I heard a speaker on a radio program once talk about adoption in terms of "grafted into our family." I really liked that image . . .
What if I can't have children?
Posted on 10.21.09 by Mindy Kroesche
Topics: Relationship with God
As we talk about children this month, I want to reach out to those of you who haven't been able to have any. Infertility can be a lonely place—I know. I've walked that road, too.
Exciting news + giveaway
Posted on 10.20.09 by Paula Hendricks
Win a signed copy of Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ book Lies Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free! Learn more.
Kari's epiphany
Posted on 10.19.09 by Paula Hendricks
Topics: With Your Kids, True Woman Sightings
We met Kari at the True Woman ’08 Conference where she realized she’d been resenting her precious children. Learn more about her epiphany in this short video clip.
We read the Bible . . . you can too!
Posted on 10.15.09 by Paula Hendricks
Topics: With Your Kids, Relationship with God
"Suddenly an idea hit. I had two goals: I wanted to read the Bible, and I wanted my children to know God’s Word. Why not do both at the same time? Why not read the entire Bible together?"
Help! Mommydom leaves me no time for God
Posted on 10.14.09 by Holly Elliff
Topics: With Your Kids, Relationship with God
Seven practical tips on creating space to hear from the Lord during the hectic years as a mom . . .
Pray with your eyes open
Posted on 10.12.09 by Mary Kassian
Topics: With Your Kids, Relationship with God
I want to share one of the prayers that I prayed from time to time when I sensed that something was amiss in my child’s life.
Growing your heart by giving it away
Posted on 10.08.09 by Holly Elliff
Topics: With Your Kids
We spend years trusting God for the ability to accomplish feeding, grooming, clothing, talking, bandaging, correcting, praying, instructing, laughing, crying, playing, applauding, hugging, loving . . . and then we trust God for the ability to let go.
Who are these kids and why are they calling me "MOM"?
Posted on 10.07.09 by Holly Elliff
Topics: Womanhood, With Your Kids
Do you ever have a day when it seems that someone yells “mom” every five minutes?
Does God have a plan for your family?
Posted on 10.05.09 by Holly Elliff
Topics: Womanhood
What might happen if we really got honest about what we believe about children and held our current life choices up to the scrutiny of God’s plan?
Deadlines, to-do lists, and kids
Posted on 10.01.09 by Paula Hendricks
Topics: Relationships with Others
It’s not that I’m a kid-hater, but I tend to think they don’t have much to offer me. See, I like to get things done, and kids don’t know much about (or value) deadlines or to-do lists . . .
