A Post-Weekend List

Below is a collection of very random thoughts. Bear with me. And thanks, as always, for stopping by to visit. 1. I am tired of having candy in the house. We started using it for rewards, and it has taken over like an uncontrollable monster. I think it was the cake pops that finally did me in this past week. From now on, I plan to use frozen berries as an alternative to candy rewards. The kids like them – why not? As for my sugar cravings, I plan to eat lots and lots of fruit. 2.... Read More

Teaching Young Children Not to Lie

If I could have a superpower, it might be omnipresence. I would love to be at all places at all times, especially where it concerns my kids. I’d love to keep them from falling down, to make sure they didn’t eat crayons, to stop them from throwing sand at each other. And I would love to be able to witness all infractions of the house rules, so I’d never have to ask who colored all over the table… In these cases, omnipotence could be helpful, too. Since... Read More

April 25 – Psalm 118:5

Psalm 118:5 NIV In my anguish I cried to the Lord, and He answered by setting me free. God showed me this verse one time when I’d had a couple of big people-disappointments. But He has used the same principle in several areas. My situation doesn’t change, but He sets me free of —– whatever. My need for people to live up to my plans or expectations, my need to be admired or to get recognition, my need to look as good as the next guy. Isn’t His way... Read More