Tag archive: parenting
Missing The Point
I was recently building a train track with our almost four year old. Growing up in an all girl family I never had a train set. Besides, Thomas the Tank Engine hadn’t made it big yet! I found my imagination didn’t stretch far enough for Lego when I was young, but with trains there’s enough…
Enjoy Every Stage
I have lost count of how many people have said to me that my children will grow up too quickly. As I’m holding my baby people will oooh and ahhh and then say, “Enjoy it while you can, they grow up so quick.” To be honest, I haven’t found this advice very helpful. There is…
God’s Hour
Dear Reader, For the last 10 years I have been following the REAP process of writing devotions. I have decided to write a little differently now, sharing where I see God in my everyday life. I understand this is a change to what you’ve come to expect so if you don’t want to receive this…
Old Habits Die Hard
They often need reminding to clean up after themselves Exodus 32:1-35 Reference: “They have been quick to turn away from what I commanded them and have made themselves an idol cast in the shape of a calf. They have bowed down to it and sacrificed to it and have said, ‘These are your gods, Israel,…
The Best Excuse
No one is better at excuses than a child who should be in bed. Exodus 11:1-10 Reference: “Moses and Aaron performed all these wonders before Pharaoh, but the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let the Israelites go out of his country.” Exodus 11:10 NIV Explore: We’re all good at making excuses for…