Daily Encouragement
How Jesus Was Coached: Tips on Coaching Your Kids
Have you ever thought about how little Jesus was coached? No, I'm not talking about on the soccer field or the baseball diamond. I'm talking about how his earthly parents, Joseph and Mary, put their own imprint on his human heart. Well, I admit, I never really thought about that much until I started working on my new book Lead Your Family Like Jesus with my co-authors, Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges. These men have taken time to look into the life of Jesus and extract what they can learn about how he benefited from his earthly parents. In this excerpt Ken shares how nothing was random in the life of Jesus ... and it makes me realize, even more, my part in training my children, too! How Jesus Was Coached There was nothing random in the life of Jesus. This includes learning the carpenter craft from His earthly father in preparation for His season of earthly leadership. It’s interesting to note that when Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth, people quickly identified him … Read the Rest
Fun MOMents at Meals – Future Feast
Technology connects us with those around the world. Tonight, set it aside to get closer to those under your own roof. Table talk questions: • What is one thing you hope to learn in the next year? • Where is one place you would like to go? Scripture focus: “And the four living creatures, each [...]
Haste The Day
We kneel with each of you in prayer for the children … and their parents. Our hearts ache for the young lives, and indeed every life, lost in the harrowing tragedy that played out before our eyes yesterday in the news reports from Moore, Oklahoma. Tragedies happen in our world every day, but yesterday we [...]
Back in the Proverbs 31 Pool: Soaking Up Some Dignity
I’ve plunged back into the Proverbs 31 pool! I’m treading water and have been soaking up some information, learning about what the word “dignity” means and how I’m supposed to “wear” it! Here is what I’ve been finding. Join me! The water is very invigorating! “Strength and dignity are her clothing…” What does that mean? [...]
How to Raise Good Conversationalists
It was the dress rehearsal for “The Pirates of Penzance” at a local Christian school. A friend had asked me to pitch in on the stage makeup and I was backstage, gleefully smearing grease-paint handlebar mustaches and bloody-looking scars of eyeliner on junior highers. For most of the boys, it was their first day both [...]
Where Should My Child Go to School?
My oldest child just turned five, which means he will be starting kindergarten in just a few short months. After wondering where on earth the time has gone, my immediate reaction then becomes a little bit of panic regarding the school situation: Where should my child go to school? Should I homeschool him? Should he go [...]
Susan Merrill – Measuring Up as a Mom
Do you ever wonder how to raise a godly child in a culture of entitled privilege and uncensored technology? Uniquely pulling an insightful parenting plan from the book of Nehemiah, Susan Merrill’s strategic guide will give you the “building bricks” necessary for parenting effectively in today’s world. Dare to pray, prepare, and persevere! Learn more [...]
MomPrayers – Prayers for MomLife
God, may my child persevere through challenges.
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”
James 1:12
