Ramblings of a Christian Mom
We live in a society that teaches us that we can, and should be, satisfied by other people and by stuff. Lots of stuff. Commercials tells us that we'll only be happy if we have the newest gadget or car. Ads tells us that we need relationships to be happy. Media tells us that we need alcohol to be happy. We tell each other that we need [More...]
46 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Psalm 46:1-3 [More...]
photo source Last night, when Louis was saying bedtime prayers with the kids, Tobi kept his prayer short. "Thank you God for playing, Amen." When Daddy told him that talking to God is very special and important, Tobi surprised him by starting a sentence with this: "God told me to say...." Since I wasn't in the room to hear it [More...]
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Matthew 25:14-15 The above verse is taken [More...]
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:3-4 NKJV [More...]
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11 We spent the afternoon and evening visiting some friends of ours who have several older boys. The kids had a blast, and played really well. Tobi was totally loving the fact that [More...]
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10, NIV This verse came up at my ladies' Bible study meeting on Thursday night and it stuck with me. I worry. A lot. And I'm ashamed to say that a large amount of this [More...]
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