The Action Bible: Review and Giveaway

The Action Bible With 5 kids, we’ve tried out our fair share of Bibles, Devotionals and other Bible-related materials.  I am a firm believer in making sure the Bible is understandable and enjoyable, and am not opposed to using Bible “story” books to help make the Bible come alive to my kids at the various… Continue reading The Action Bible: Review and Giveaway

Power of Moms: Special Conference Call 1-29-13

Conference Call on Teaching our Kids Values **From the Power of Moms** TOMORROW – Tues, January 29th at 10am Mountain Time, Richard and Linda Eyre have agreed to do a special call for all participants in the new Alexander’s Amazing Adventures program at Power of Moms (based on the Eyres’ NYTimes Bestseller, Teaching Children Values). During… Continue reading Power of Moms: Special Conference Call 1-29-13

Sunday Sip: Proverbs 4:23

Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Or as the NIV states ” . . . for everything you do flows from it!” I LOVE this verse!  It has recently become my verse that covers everything I do – as a mom, wife, friend, daughter, and… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Proverbs 4:23

Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan

True Beauty: Be Still New film helps women who are caught up in the busyness of life. Press Release, 6/25/2012: Every woman knows the feeling. Regardless of her age, her income, or her family situation, women today are facing the challenges of a busy life and the stress that comes with it. Obligations to children,… Continue reading Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan

Helping to heal your child’s “Heart Hurts”

My 8 year is daughter is just the most precious thing around! (I know you guys would probably argue that your kids are . . . but I’m sorry . . . this child has that market cornered!)  🙂 We adopted Wendy from Guatemala almost 5 years ago (hard to believe it’s been that long!). … Continue reading Helping to heal your child’s “Heart Hurts”

Sunday Sip: Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! On Friday (Good Friday) I talked about how thankful I was for what Jesus did for me. But that was only HALF the story . . . Today is an even MORE joyful day!!  Why? No . . . it’s not because the Easter Bunny is going to bring me chocolate eggs and… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Happy Easter!

Sunday Sip: 2 Corinthians 4:18 – Fix your eyes

  What are your eyes fixed on today? I’m sure you are not like me . . . struggling with the constant battle within between spirit and soul – between focusing on and believing in the promises and truth of God, versus the reality of the people, words spoken, and circumstances surrounding me. What?  You… Continue reading Sunday Sip: 2 Corinthians 4:18 – Fix your eyes

Are you a bad mom? (Part 2)

Are you a bad mom? If you missed the 1st part – You can read it HERE before continuing. . . . Where did things first go wrong? Reread that passage in Genesis again. It wasn’t the Father, and it wasn’t the kids (yes – later it was their choice) . . . There was… Continue reading Are you a bad mom? (Part 2)

Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)

Are you a Bad Mom? On Mothering Matters Facebook page a few days ago, I asked the question – “What is your biggest fear as a mom?”  One mom bravely and honestly responded something I think many (if not most) of us have feared or thought about at one point or another . . .… Continue reading Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)

A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)

Artwork by Beth Fox

You are a GOOD mother! We all have those days when we feel like we’ve “blown it” as a mom.  But do you ever have one of those days – or maybe it’s even just a moment – when you realize –  you just did something right as a mom – and you feel like… Continue reading A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)

YOU are AMAZING!

YOU are AMAZING! Did you know that?!  You truly are! You are an AMAZING mom! You are an AMAZING person! You are an AMAZING daughter, wife, friend . . . . and so much more! How do I know? “No I’m not Lori.  You don’t even know me.  You can’t say that about me.  You… Continue reading YOU are AMAZING!

Return to Sender – Final news!

Well – check it out on the ACLJ’s website!! We will “not be prohibited” from passing out our candy canes this year! It only took the school’s lawyers a year to get back to us! 🙂 But at least they came to the right decision. I would still love to see some sort of memo… Continue reading Return to Sender – Final news!