January 2016 archive

married couple

Choosing Peace

Last night he got home from work over an hour late.  Not only did I feed and bathe the kids all by myself, but I also didn’t make it to my beloved, every-other-week women’s Bible study at Panera Bread. This morning when I got up, he was already gone…but his remnants were everywhere.  Cereal bowl on the counter.  […] Read more…

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Kids on a Mission, Part 3: Portugal

Kids on a Mission: Portugal Lesson 3 Time needed: 25-35 min Age: 4-7 years old Purpose: students will be able to Understand the importance of building relationships in light of sharing the love of Christ Recall basic facts about Portugal and the people there Pray for the people of Portugal Plan an activity to have […] Read more…

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The Last Of The Littles

Today’s post is a beautiful contribution by a dear friend, Jamie Wahl.  Enjoy her words, mommas!  You will be deeply reminded of the wonder of motherhood. My husband’s family lives in Tuscaloosa so we make the drive there and back quite often (John makes the drive—I don’t “interstate”–thank you love!).  Charlie loves to sleep in the […] Read more…

China

Kids On A Mission, Part Two: China

Last week began our “Kids On A Mission” series!  We started out by looking at some fun facts about the world as a whole, and even designed a passport to take along with us on our “travels.”  This week’s lesson will guide us to our first destination:  China!  Katie and I continue to pray that God uses this series […] Read more…

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Kids On A Mission, Part One: The World

This week begins a series of posts titled “Kids on a Mission”.  It is our deep desire to help our children develop a love and compassion for the world and all the hurting people in it.  This mission series is developed by us, to help our children “travel” around the world to different countries and […] Read more…

New Year Resolutions

A Toddler’s New Years Resolutions

My toddler.  She is a tornado that gave birth to a screeching bird that also has mama bear tendencies that splits a personality with one of Santa’s elves.  And she is the most beautiful thing that I’ve ever seen. I am her momma…I gave birth to her.  But that doesn’t mean that I quite follow […] Read more…