Monthly Archives: June 2011

Making Time to Nourish Our Souls

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Pam

“Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while” (Mark 6:31). A daily time in God’s Word was my lifeline while our children were young. I know that even fifteen minutes of Bible reading and prayer can … Continue reading →

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Trying to Cover Sin

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Pam

“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy” (Prov 28:13, ESV). It’s easy to cover over a sin (at least if it’s our sin and not someone else’s). We naturally want … Continue reading →

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Choosing to Love

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Pam

“Do not waste time bothering whether you ‘love’ your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently … Continue reading →

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Ever Feel Like a Referee?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Pam

One day, many years ago, I woke up to the fact that I was encouraging my children to gossip. You might recognize the symptoms: “Maaah-meee! Ruthie’s not sharing!” “Maaah-mee! Benny just poked me!” “Maaah-mee! Suzy’s making faces at me!” One … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Daddy!

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Pam

“…The glory of children are their fathers” (Proverbs 17:6). Daddy was not a man to draw a lot of attention to himself. We had to work to even get him to tell us stories about his life, and most of … Continue reading →

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God Blesses Obedience

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Pam

“And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Blessed shall … Continue reading →

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More on Sundays!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Pam

I hope at least a few of you had a better Sunday morning this past week! Our family actually got to church early last Sunday! My heart was much better prepared for worship. This Sunday is a real challenge! Besides … Continue reading →

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Time for a Treasure Hunt!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Pam

The Hidden Art of Homemaking, by Edith Schaeffer, is a book that profoundly influenced my thinking and actions while our children were young. I love Mrs. Schaeffer’s infectious creativity, and the joy she took in making the lives of others … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a Day of Rest, Part 5: Saturday and Sunday!

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Pam

It’s Saturday! You probably have a busy day ahead of you. Tackle as many of your Saturday tasks as you can early in the day. Some tasks need to be done at the end of the day, so it’s nice … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a Day of Rest, Part 4

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Pam

It’s Friday! What’s on your list today? Here are some ideas to consider: Pack your Sunday diaper bag. Include diapers, clean clothes, wipes, and snacks. If you can manage it, a special diaper bag that is only for Sunday is … Continue reading →

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