September 19, 2014 Welcome to Friday Family Bible Time! This week we are on the second day of creation -- God separated the waters from the waters and made heaven and earth. Our study for this week is going to focus on two passages of Scripture -- Genesis 1:6-8 and Isaiah 66:1-2. God made the... Continue Reading →
Acorns and Tomatoes: How Do You Respond Under Stress?
If you want to survive the stresses of life, you need to have a shell like an acorn, not skin like a tomato.
Monday Marriage Moment: Using Your Marriage to Make a Difference
Monday, September 15, 2014 Welcome to the first Monday Marriage Moment here on the blog Ministry Mom. I am so glad you have decided to stop by. Each Monday I will be blogging about marriage, so I guess you could say that “Marriage is what brings us together today.” Bonus points if you know what... Continue Reading →
Friday Family Bible Time: Creation Day 1 — You are the Light of the World
Friday, September 12, 2014 Welcome to Friday Family Bible Time! Every Friday, I will be posting a different plan for helping your family get into the Bible together. First, I am going to start with a series on creation. I will be taking a different day of creation each week and posting some of my... Continue Reading →
Help! We Can’t Control This Canoe! (aka Thoughts on Biblical Marriage)
My husband and I get along great together. Our strengths complement each other's strengths and compensate for each other's weaknesses. Over the years, we have worked together well in Bible schools, after school programs, church camps . . . so many ways. Both of us rely heavily on the other's input when we are working... Continue Reading →
My Child Has Been Diagnosed With Dyslexia, Now What???
Do you have a child who has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia? Are you left wondering what to do next? Check out these suggestions from a mom who has been there!
To: My Boys RE: Your Spiritual Growth
My darling boys, Earlier this summer, we planted sunflower seeds together. The package said that the seeds would grow to be 12 feet tall. It was difficult for you to understand what 12 feet tall meant, and you were skeptical when I told you that the flowers would grow to be taller than your dad.... Continue Reading →
Duct Tape Wallets: A Story of a Do-Something Summer
Duct tape is an amazing invention. Whoever first invented duct tape was a genius. Not only can it be used as a quick fix around the house, but it can also be used as an artistic tool, and, as my children learned this past year, it can be used as a way to serve God.... Continue Reading →
A Trip to the Orchard: Reflections on the Word of God
Apples do not last long in our household. When I bring home a bag of apples from the store, all it takes is for every person in our family to eat one apple for a snack and the bag is nearly empty. So you can imagine the excitement I felt when a couple at our... Continue Reading →
How to Survive Vacation Bible School
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newbie, Vacation Bible School can be a draining experience for volunteers. Sometimes volunteers struggle through the week – fighting exhaustion, yet all the while truly desiring to have an impact on the children who walk through the doors of the church. Did you know that it is... Continue Reading →
