Seasoned by Seasons

September 30, 2008 By

by Jennifer Dyer Today was just like most other days. Once we got home from school, my 4-year-old hit the floor running. Whew! In between trying to get dinner ready, and snacks for my older child and her friend, I chased her all over. Among other exciting things, she stripped naked and flushed the potty [...]

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Who can Help Me?

September 30, 2008 By

by Tracey Lanter I was sleeping soundly (yes, that does happen again once your children get a little older) and I heard a faint,”Mom? … Mom?” I sprang out of bed and stumbled toward my children’s rooms, not quite sure if I was dreaming or what. Alas, it was no dream and my deep sleep [...]

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On the Road Again

September 29, 2008 By

I am on the road for the next two weeks. Maybe I will see some of you!? Hopefully you have heard about my most recently released book, Barbara and Susan’s Guide to the Empty Nest. My co-author, Susan Yates, and I will be speaking at McLean Bible Church (co-hosted by The Falls Church) in Vienna, [...]

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I Am

September 29, 2008 By

by Janel Breitenstein (This will be my second blog reference to Nichole Nordeman…I promise that I have taste broader than a single artist, but some of her stuff does connect with me. Plus she’s a young mom.) In the book of Revelation, there is a tremendous picture of Christ’s appearance, which is termed throughout Scripture [...]

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My Hubby, My Hero

September 27, 2008 By

My husband is my hero. I have many reasons, but today his hero stock shot way up. I found a terrible mess in the garage. I’m not going to tell you what, but I’ll tell you that I was too chicken to go near it. Like a champion, my husband rose to the occasion. Armed [...]

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Dr. Phil Prescribes FIREPROOF

September 26, 2008 By

by Tracey Lanter Earlier this week I told you about a great new movie that’s being released this weekend and encouraged you all to go see it … remember?  The movie is FIREPROOF.  Now it seems everywhere I look someone is talking about this breakout new movie. FamilyLife is a marriage ministry, so of course [...]

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The Ox in the Vineyard

September 26, 2008 By

Do you remember the newlywed stage when you thought of your beloved’s reaction to even your little decisions? I do. When we first married I took care to apply makeup and wear pretty things just to please my husband. Now I pull random garments from the laundry basket (usually in the dark) and hope they [...]

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A Cross-Centered Mom

September 25, 2008 By

by Janel Breitenstein A couple of months ago, I heard my MomBlog colleague, Barbara, say something to a group of ladies that’s stuck with me. She said some of us, and our kids, who are used to doing things well (overachievers, people-pleasers, successful kids, etc.) need to be reminded of our need for a Savior. [...]

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Getting to Know Your Kids

September 25, 2008 By

by Barbara Rainey I continue to be surprised and amazed and encouraged and pleased at who our adult kids have become. Since all of our children live out of town and most live out of state, we are with them very infrequently. We trade phone calls and emails but person to person visits are not [...]

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Vocabulary Lesson

September 24, 2008 By

by Jenn Dyer Yesterday, Lauren and I were driving on our way to get Rachel from school. We were listening to some kid CD, and I remarked that one of the characters was stingy. “What’s stingy, Mommy?” Lauren asked. I blinked a few times—afternoon is not my best time of the day. I searched for [...]

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