Category Archives: Motherhood

Previews of Heaven

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Pam

We’re talking about moving . . . Almost eighteen years we’ve lived in this place. It was a miracle when we came here. We’d been stuffed into a tiny little house that was overflowing with children and business. God put … Continue reading →

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A No-Fail Formula

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Pam

Every time I post a “here’s-one-way-to-approach-this-problem” sort of post, I cringe. I know my own tendency to look for a formula, a step-by-step answer, a guaranteed outcome sort of solution to my current assortment of challenges. I’m pretty sure I’m … Continue reading →

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A Change of Plans

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Daniel

I (Daniel) am posting today because my dad, mom, and sisters are taking the week off for a vacation at the beach I want to tell you a quick story about something my mama did about 10 years ago that … Continue reading →

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The Law as a Door to the Gospel: The Sixth Commandment

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Pam

The Westminster Larger Catechism can be a helpful tool when teaching our children the Ten Commandments. This catechism (which is simply a teaching tool in a question-and-answer format) was written by godly men and church leaders in the 17th century … Continue reading →

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The Law as a Door to the Gospel: The Fifth Commandment

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Pam

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you” (Exodus 20:12). Honor your parents. The first four of the Ten Commandments address our duty to God. … Continue reading →

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Justice and Mercy

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Pam

My daughters and I are Les Miserables fans. I think we first started with an audio version of the story from Focus on the Family. Then we found recordings of the musical, the 10th anniversary performance, the 25th anniversary performance, and enjoyed a … Continue reading →

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The Law as a Door to the Gospel

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Pam

“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) Are you teaching your children … Continue reading →

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Teach Like Jesus

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Daniel

I love these observations that Daniel came up with after reading the book of Mark. I think his last point about Jesus sharing His authority with His disciples is an especially good point to consider. How should Jesus’ example affect … Continue reading →

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Stop and pray.

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Pam

God is the one who changes hearts. So why don’t we ask Him to do it more? Am I the only one who has talked and lectured and disciplined while totally forgetting to go before the throne of the One … Continue reading →

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Messy Times

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Bethany

I was re-typing portions of our book, Mighty Acts of God, and reading all the Bible story act-out suggestions. They brought up some spicy memories…like Benjamin scrawny and whining, an inside-out T-shirt on his head, stomping his foot and yelling … Continue reading →

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