Tag archive: parent
Orphanage Story Brings Thousands To Tears
After a big day with my nine month old son I was exhausted. When we are out and about Mitchell is easy. He loves looking around and smiling at other people. But when we are home I struggle to get anything done. He just demands my attention all the time. And he’ll moan and cry to…
Behind Closed Doors
But it can always be different behind closed doors. Ephesians 6:1-9 Reference: Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4 NIV) Explore: Well before I had children of my own to care for, I recall talking to a friend of mine who was the mother…
Lollies Before Breakfast
Even my six year old knew that it was not acceptable Ezekiel 6:1-14 Reference: And they will know that I am the Lord; I did not threaten in vain to bring this calamity on them. (Ezekiel 6:10 NIV) Explore: I am clearly the worst mother in the world … I went into the kitchen before…
My Baby Frog
My “baby” needed me and I was there to assist! Psalm 123:1-4 Reference: v.1 I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven. (TNIV Bible) Explore: As a child I was given a wooden frog by a family friend. It was quite a large statue, maybe 25cm long from nose…
Mowing The Grass
At one point the neighbours on the other side even complained about their grass situation. Isaiah 29:1-24 Reference: v.23 When they see among them their children, the work of my hands, they will keep my name holy; they will acknowledge the holiness of the Holy One of Jacob, and will stand in awe of the…