One of These Things Is Not Like the Other

As a lifeguard growing up and now as a mum, I have had a lot of practice saying, “Stop”.  “Stop running.” “Stop fighting.”  “Stop arguing.”  “Stop, before you get hurt.” The shrill blast of a Fox 40 whistle is a real attention getter.  It can be more challenging to get our children’s attention at home. …

The BIG day!  Our first child has graduated from homeschooling high school…sigh. Over the last couple of months, a lot of people have asked me how I feel about our little boy graduating, joining the Navy and moving away from home.  My standard reply, “If I don’t think about it, I’m doing ok.” When they’re…

  M man was created in God’s image          Genesis 1:27 E everyone has sinned and falls short of the glory of God          Romans 3:23 R redemption cannot be bought by man          Ephesians 2:8-9 R redemption is through Jesus’ blood alone          Ephesians 1:7 Y yesterday, today & forever, Jesus is faithful         …

Last fall, I decided to read the Bible through in a year.  Some days I’ve missed, but overall, I am fairly consistent reading three chapters from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament each day.  I’m up to Acts in the New Testament.  The acts of the Apostles are recorded in a way…

Earlier this week, we had the priviledge of attending our son’s “Joining Ceremony” for the military. Seven young men gathered together with a collection of officers and NCMs and pledged their fidelity to Queen and Country. As a mother, there was a certain amount of pride in knowing that out of over 1200 applicants, only…

2 Chronicles 30:12…the hand of God was on the people to give them unity of mind to carry out what the king and his officials had ordered, following the word of the LORD. This week, one friend was discharged from hospital after a major surgery, another was admitted to hospital for heart issues and one…