So my Senior in High School asked me..."Mom, how can people say America was not founded on a belief in God when this is what I just read?" She was doing some research on the first Thanksgiving congressional resolution and the subsequent federal Thanksgiving proclamation issued by President George Washington, which said: Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God to obey His will, to be grateful for His … [Read more...]
Substitute Teaching High School Students
Some people think I am crazy, but I really enjoy substitute teaching Middle School and High School students! Especially since it gives me an up close look into the lives of my teens, their peers and their world. You think things were tough when we were teens…ramp it up X 1,000 – at least! But it is interesting that in some ways the more things change, the more they stay the same. Below are some insights into my days while teaching … [Read more...]
Tips for Holiday Travel & The Letter
Today seems to be a busy day for little ol me! I have posts featured over on Family Matters Blog and MomLife Today! One of the greatest books I have ever read on parenting was written by Tim Kimmel and it's titled Raising Kids for True Greatness - he is the man behind the ministry of Family Matters and I am honored and excited to be a Guest Post contributor to their Family Matters Blog - here's an excerpt from my post that's on their site … [Read more...]
A Son’s Perspective on My MomLife Ministry
Every night at dinner my husband asks the question, "Tell me one thing about your day" and the conversation starts flowing. Each of my other family members had shared their one thing...and it was my turn. So, as I was going into an enthusiastically exciting sharing time about two meetings I had about MomLife Today and some exciting opportunities that are developing for 2011 my son raised his hand and started squirming in his seat. His … [Read more...]
Random MOMents
My daughter and son going out to dinner before Youth Group – just so they could spend some time together! The blessing of good health – I can take walks daily in His Creation! Sweet memories made during an amazing camping trip with six Godly families. Panic…no chocolate – then remembering, chocolate morsels meant for baking…satisfaction found. Finding a photo taken of me and my amazing Grandmother and setting it right next to my … [Read more...]
Seth Godin Approved By This Mom
Like he needs it! All the same, as the mother of a Senior in High School and a believer in Seth Godin's marketing guru-ness, imagine my delight as I peeped upon his post today titled, Pushing Back on Mediocre Professors. You tell em Mr. Godin...uh Seth...dude! As a mother of a child that I was told tested "off the charts" I am all too familiar with teachers who go through the motions. She was once used to actually create standardized tests … [Read more...]
Modesty for Mom
Yesterday I was having a conversation with Shaunti Feldhahn (Yeah, how cool is that? She was at FamilyLife and I did a video interview with her for MomLife Today.) and one of the areas of conversation left me feeling pretty hyped up and ready to spout off! So – put your helmets on ladies, here goes! I’m gonna just say it straight out – we need to be mindful of how we dress and stop dressing like the unjustly celebrated Desperate … [Read more...]
College Road Trip
Now that my daughter is enjoying her Senior year of High School I find myself counting the number of days I have until she leaves the nest. Every opportunity to spend time with her is happily embraced and sought after. So, this weekend when she and I headed out on a college road trip I was excited and looking forward to some serious memory making! And memory making is just what happened, well that and lots of loud music, laughter, deep … [Read more...]
Weariness…{sigh}
Yeah...it happens. Ever had one of those days where you just felt like you were slugging through mud? Mud on your feet, mud in your mouth, mud in your brain. Muddled, dragged down, blah and weary as you trudged through your day...not truly capable of mustering up the effort to try and do it all. Schmlekcel. Dwirp. Flaada. Bluhrp. Yeah...I'd say that about says it all. Why should such a day happen? What happened to the "real me" the … [Read more...]
Teen Modesty Applauded!
Sometimes adults make me crazy when it comes to appropriate dress for children and teens. I mean, it's bad enough I have to see adult women scantily clad on every magazine, billboard and television screen. It's like an assault on the eyes - and I'm not even a guy and we all know it's a whole different kind of an assault on males. But, it is a whole different kind of stupid when adults actually encourage and promote immodest dress amongst … [Read more...]
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