Would you like to bring a Mom and Loving It Conference to your area? Give us a shout!
August 15, 2010 - Arlington, TX
"It's the Heart that Matters"
Thanks for a great event! We loved meeting all of you!
August 28, 2010 - Monroe, LA
"It's a Mom Thing" - This Saturday!!
White's Chapel Church of Christ, 9-4.
Tickets available at: Lifeway, Blessings, Beehive and at the door.
October 23, 2010 - Nocona, TX
Women's Retreat - more info coming soon!
November 12-13, 2010 - Rochester, MN
Hearts at Home
North Central Conference
Stonebriar Community Church, Frisco TX
It's a Mom Thing Conference, Monroe, LA
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA
Hearts at Home, Normal, IL
NorthPointe Community Church, Alpharetta, GA
Focus on the Family Staff Devotional
plus many more!
What was the secret he learned and can I learn it too?
Whatever I have, wherever I am,
I can make it through anything
in the One who makes me who I am.
Philippians 4:13 The Message
Paul realized that his ability to be content came as a result of his strength through Christ. And yes, Mom, you can tap into that strength and contentment too!
Learning about Contenment
Do you ever find yourself with a restless heart? Discontent with just about everything? I’ve often heard advice given about how to make yourself feel better, how to be more content, but the real answer is...
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Praying Daily for Your Children Calendar
in English
en Español—"Orando Diariamente por Sus Hijos"
(Remember...It works best on the wall by your potty!)
Are the Dishes Clean or Dirty?
After sharing about emptying dirty dishes from the dishwasher thinking they were clean, I wanted to pass on this great idea I found from www.thriftyfun.com.
"Is the family always asking if the dishes in the dishwasher are clean or dirty? Here's an easy method for them to know. I fill the dishwasher's soap dispenser whenever I place dirty dishes in the dishwasher, even if it's not full enough to run. If the soap dispenser is filled, the dishes are dirty. If the dispenser door is open or empty, the dishes are clean and ready to use or put away." By Cheryl from Missouri
5 Ways to Grow Deep Roots in Your Kids
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Spend time with them at night. Seems kids are more open to talk at bedtime no matter their age.
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Eat dinner together as much as possible.
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Read and discuss a short section of scripture.
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Help kids handle relational issues by getting them to think about how the other person feels, or because Jesus is our model, decide what He would do in this situation.
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Have fun with your kids. Laugh with (not at) them. Wrestle, tickle, snuggle - play.
By incorporating simple things like the ideas above, you are giving your children the foundation of confidence they need to stand when things get tough.
For more on this subject visit our blog Wind-Blown Weeds or Deep-Rooted Trees.
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