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MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO
After writing my blog this morning, I thought more about how our children model themselves after us. They learn by watching our behavior. The retain the words we use, the actions we take and some of those not so nice … Continue reading
WHAT DO THEY SEE?
When children are young, they look to their parents as super heroes – men and women of steel – those who can make their boo-boos better and dry their tears when they’re hurting. When they get older, the mask and … Continue reading
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Fathers are under a lot of criticism these days – for that matter so are all other men. Somehow there’s been a push to make both sexes generic. I suppose it’s because we want to be equal in every way. … Continue reading
MY DAD
My dad lived through the depression. He was the father figure in a fatherless home. He was a hard worker from the get go. He spent his grown up years working in a factory and tending bar to make ends … Continue reading
FATHERHOOD IN THE 21ST CENTURY
I grew up in when Bill Cosby was launching his career. I remember listening to his monologues on the hi-fi and watching him on “I Spy.” He had some amazing insights into what it took to be a parent, even though … Continue reading
DISCIPLINE & FATHERHOOD
“Just wait until your father gets home.” How many times I said that to my children, when I was just plain tired of dealing with the issue of discipline. It was my way of copping out and also a way … Continue reading
Posted in Father's Day, Uncategorized
Tagged children, discipline, love & forgiveness, parenting
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WHERE HAVE ALL THE CHILDREN GONE?
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 Along with a change in the numbers of church going people today, the forgotten are the … Continue reading
ALWAYS A MOTHER
Yesterday, my friend Lynn Abbott at inkandimage sent me a comment that inspired me to write this post today. When we think of mothers, we tend to visualize women with small children – struggling to get through sleepless nights, no time for themselves, laundry … Continue reading
CAN VIRTUE LIVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY?
“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” Maya Angelou Sin Virtue Lust (excessive sexual appetites) Chastity … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Uncategorized
Tagged nurturing, parenting, seven virtues and seven sins
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THE INNER WORKINGS OF A MOM
Maybe it’s something to do with my past or my fear of failure that’s driven me to be a worrier. Maybe it’s something common only to women – especially when they become mothers. Maybe it’s a combination of both these … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Mother's day, Uncategorized
Tagged mother's day, motherhood, parenting, Worry
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MOTHER, DID YOU KNOW?
I’ve spent the last couple weeks getting well. I’m on the road to recovery, but each time I get sick in these later years of life, I can’t help but think about my mother. She was a remarkable woman, with … Continue reading
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TIME?
When I was a young child, I remember seeing this picture and wondering about this young man, Jesus. He was only a child, but had so much wisdom and knowledge to share with the elders of the church and the … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Uncategorized
Tagged children, Christ's mission, parenting, redemption, Salvation
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JESUS LOVES CHILDREN
Some of the things I worried about as a child seem insignificant now. Today children are faced with more serious issues than I ever dreamed of. The technological age has opened a whole new world for them and along with … Continue reading
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL
‘ I’m concerned for the examples our young children are being given today. Sure, I can hear you saying – “Here we go again, more parenting advice from someone whose living in the past.” That may be true, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Christian values, growing your children, parenting, teaching
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GRANDMA’S ARMS
I have fond memories of both my grandmothers. In fact I can even remember my great grandmother and some of the things she impressed on me in my youth. Today, grandmas have changed quite a bit. Most of them still work well into their … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, encouragment, grandparents, Love, parenting, valentines day
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FEBRUARY SPECIAL DAYS
, Today, February 6th, is the birthday of one of four presidents who had birthdays in this month. We celebrate all our presidents on the third Monday of February. Ronald Reagan was an unlikely choice for the high office he held … Continue reading
Posted in America, Uncategorized
Tagged America, ethics, parenting, presidents day, Ronald Reagan, values
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I WAS A FUNNY MOM
My days of being a mother are long gone, but the memories linger on. Every once in a while, one of those recollections resurfaces and I wonder how I ever made it through the whole motherhood thing. I then tell myself (which … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotions, Uncategorized
Tagged children, Christian living, humor, motherhood, parenting
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MIDWEEK AT THE GRANDPARENTS’
Mini-bird houses painted by our two daughters, granddaughter, oldest grandson and grandma and grandpa. This has been a delightful week in so many ways. Not only are we celebrating our Savior’s birthday, but we’ve been enjoying a long awaited visit … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotions, Family, Uncategorized
Tagged connections, enjoyment, FAMILY, holiday visits, Inspiration, parenting
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DIAMONDS IN THE SKY
© ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Stalactites of ice hang from barren branches, Frigid winds, encircle a forest of cedar, Tall sentries, guarding the enchantment of beauty, A place where dreams seem to be made, Yet are … Continue reading
OUR CHRISTMAS ANGEL
45 years ago, I’d reached the end of my third pregnancy. We were in the center of one of Wisconsin’s common snow storms. I knew it wouldn’t be long before this little one would be born. It took some time to wake my husband, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged children, FAMILY, humor, Inspiration, Jesus' birthday, parenting, pregnancy
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