A Place For Us
I am the proud mom of three. I have friends who delight in their two children or five kids or nine. Some have adopted their blessings from all over the world. Each family delights (most days!) in the gifts of their children.
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Waiting
June 15, 2024 by admin
Filed under Family Focus
By Khristy Hullett
Waiting stinks. For all that we counsel our kids to be patient and reel it off as one of the fruits of the spirit, do you actually know any patient people? People who truly don't mind waiting in traffic, waiting at the DPS, waiting in the school line, waiting to check out at Wal-Mart … ? My patience-ometer is kind of schizophrenic. It veers way up and way down with little warning, depending on how tired I am, how hot it is outside, and how much the kids are fighting.
You Changed the Rules!
My little buddy, Ethan, taught me another profound truth yesterday. He thought he was "babysitting" the pastor's ten-week old Jack Russell puppy. He decided to entertain Buster by allowing the short-legged pup to chase him in and out of the kitchen and around the other direction to form a circular race track. At one point, Ethan seemed to be tiring, and Buster caught up and actually surpassed Ethan.
He Parted the Clouds
June 13, 2024 by admin
Filed under Faith, Faith Articles
By Janet Perez Eckles
I stuffed my swimsuit in a corner of my suitcase, which already bulged with sportswear, evening gowns, shoes, and toiletries. Then, I search through every drawer and compartment under our bathroom sink, "Honey, do you remember where we put our suntan lotion?" My husband zipped his suitcase closed, and called out, "Suntan lotion…you’re a little optimistic, aren’t you?" He’s right. I thought. Sun protection would be a logical item to pack for a cruise in the Caribbean. But not under this particular situation.
Fool Proof Weight Loss Methods
June 12, 2024 by admin
Filed under Health and Fitness
By Laurette Willis
“Fool-Proof Weight Loss”? Is that even possible? Yes. From a purely physical standpoint, there are a few things you can do that have been proven to absolutely work. Add to that several scriptural elements, which include the Lord’s help and you have “Fool-Proof” methods that can mean the difference between success and “same-old, same-old.”
