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Why Your Teen Needs Peer Pressure

Dr. David Stoop is a Christian psychologist and family counselor and ordained minister.  His doctorate is from the University of Southern California and he is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary...

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Mom the Enforcer or Mom the Evaluator by Lori Wildenberg

Do you sometimes feel like you are the Enforcer? Or the Parent Police? Okay instead be the EVALUATOR!  Summertime is filled with countless decisions because of the additional flex time. Evaluating...

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Beach Safety & First Aid by Karen Ketchie

We’re blessed to hear from 2 registered nurses this weekend as they share about water safety! Yesterday, RN and M.O.M. mentor, Angela Mackey shared about how to recognize drowning and what to look for...

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How to Have Fun When They Don’t Feel Like It

I have a confession. Deep down I have a lazy side. I’d prefer to do only what I “feel like” doing, but still have success. You know I’d prefer to not work out or watch what I eat and lose weight. Or...

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26 Fun Bible Crafts

 “What are you doing, Mommy?”  Kidz Time 1: Bible Verses A-Z “Wait there until I finish getting everything ready!”  Eyes widen as your kids wonder why you are making a mess by placing flip flops,...

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31 Ways to Keep Your Kids Cool

The 4th of July is just around the corner, not only will your kiddos be turning on the heat to their favorite fireworks, but the heat will be tough to beat for the rest of the summer. Here is a quick...

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The One Thing You MUST Do This Summer

photo courtesy: unsplash I love a good to-do list.  My husband can attest. Scratch that. Anyone who has seen my writing desk can attest to that. There are electronic lists on my computer and phone, as...

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Our Blessing Box

When we were young married’s and college students, my Chris and I began to do a Blessing Box. A blessing box represents a life of God taking care of His own.  And it reminds us that He has been...

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Can I Play with Your I-Pad?

Kidz Time Devotional “Mimi, can I play with your I-Pad?” asked my precious 5 yr old grandson, Logan.  I paused. I hesitated.  I had heard his footsteps and risen from my early morning prayer time to...

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When More Is NOT Enough: How to Stop Giving Your Kids What They Want and Give...

I have a confession to make, I knew I would like Amy Sullivan’s book before I read it. This is because God sent me half way around the world in March to build houses in the Philippines. Before I even...

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‘Twas the Night of Jesus’s Birth

Moms, it’s so very important that we keep Christ before our children during the Christmas season.  There is no account so grand as our Savior’s birth. Angels flying from God’s throne room far...

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Art, Stress, and Kids

“Mommy, I want to paint,” my daughter grinned wide. My shoulders tensed as I try to match her smile. “Ummm….” I said trying to buy time. My mind whirled. Paint! Seriously?! I mean my floors, my kitchen...

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Throwing Cheerios, Anger, and Mothering

“May I throw a Cheerio?” one of my children asked defiance edged her words. “I’m so mad I need to throw something.” Anger. Some days it simmers under the surface of all we do ready to boil over at any...

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Our Family Formula

A friend once asked me long ago to share my family formula for a healthy family. It really made me think, because I KNOW what it FEELS like, but have never really put it to paper. So here’s a snapshot...

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What Mom’s Do Right: Raising godly children

We all have those proud mom moments when our children surprise us and make us look like the mom of the year. You know… that rare family dinner out where all of the kids display their best table manners...

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Dear Moms: Guide Your Children Without Judgement

  Dear Lovely Moms, One of the most beautiful things about God’s love is that He doesn’t JUDGE us.  Because of this unconditional love without judgment, we get to be close to our Father in Heaven....

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Praying Proverbs 3:5 For Your Children

  Just a little prayer for you, sweet moms, to pray over your precious children, so that they may trust God with all their hearts. The post Praying Proverbs 3:5 For Your Children appeared first on The...

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Why Moms Get Nothing Done

Have you ever felt like you work all day but seem to get nothing done? Here’s another mom who felt the same way, but you’ll laugh out loud at the reason why! I love the videos Thad and Esther Anderson...

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Heroes at Easter

When Easter comes around some of us struggle with the dilemma of how to approach Easter with our children.  Christmas is pretty easy.  It’s the time Jesus was born as a baby. Children understand that....

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When You Want Your Children to Care for Others and Have a Great Big Global Heart

We want our children to care about others, to love well, and to have the kind of compassion that motivates them to move. But it’s so easy to get caught up in baseball practice, ballet recitals,...

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