It’s amazing to me how God reinforces whatever He’s teaching me at the moment in so many ways: through people, through my devotions, through His Word. It’s true that if we listen for His “still small voice” He can be heard above the clatter of daily life.This was part of my devotions this morning: “Wise leaders know their time is limited. They know they have no way to retrieve misused or wasted time.” John Maxwell Exactly what I needed to hear today to confirm in my heart that I’m making a wise choice. I am constantly evaluating my time usage in my business. Even though I run an organization with many people depending on me, I am wife and mom first! That is my God-given #1 assignment. I strive to keep a healthy balance between work and family. Recently, things have been out of balance again. I have been praying for God to do something. To make a way for me to focus on the vision He has given me for my life and business.It took a leap of faith.It’s taking … [Read more...]
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A home filled with children is sure to have its share of snide comments, complaints, whines, insults, and disruptions. My children are not perfect. Each have done their share of complaining, whining and sadly insulting one another. Children are egocentric so they rarely think of how their words affect another person. However, if this behavior continues without proper guidance it will become habitual. Soon the only thing holding your children together is a bond of insulting behavior. Kids are exposed to sibling rivalry in the shows they watch on TV. Often siblings flinging insults are considered a source of comedy. This extends beyond sibling relationships to parent/child relationships, child/teacher relationships, and friend/friend relationships.Since we need not look to far to see how ungodly this behavior is, how can we allow it occur? Simply we cannot. Yet, every parent knows that this behavior is not easily stopped. As Christian parents, we can model … [Read more...]
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If you are anything like me, the buckwheat of entertaining, this book will make you feel like Martha Stewart without feeling like you are an over achiever. Easy Entertaining for BEGINNERS is simple, straightforward and super user-friendly.The author, Patricia Mendez, has created an easy to use guide to help those of us who simply cannot do it on our own. She has several party ideas ranging from holidays to family entertaining to a simple girlfriends tea.The book also comes with 13 complete menus that are sure to dazzle even the blandest of palates! She even includes yummy photos of some of the recipes.Easy Entertaining for BEGINNERS is a MUST for any busy Mom who wants to entertain more, but quite frankly has no more creativity to spare on a dinner party. She can sit back and let Patricia's ideas dazzle her friends and family!Now to some AWESOME news...I am giving away a FREE autographed copy of Easy Entertaining for BEGINNERS to one of Moms of Faith's wonderful … [Read more...]
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