Bringing out the Best in Our Children

What a great devotional, today!

I'm so guilty of this.

I'm reminded, too, of the verse that says, "Fathers don't exasperate your children."

Are we encouraging or badgering? I know I try to be encouraging with my 13-year-old because I know he stresses easily and his heart breaks easily.

But, I also know that he's smart and knows better - which is extremely frustrating.

I was saying to someone the other day how my 13-year-old requires more care than my baby because the things my 13-year-old is capable of doing himself, he doesn't do - or at least not right away - and I end up hounding him and reminding him to get it done, which can sometimes take a whole day, or end up doing it myself. If it's one of those things I don't have time to get to (helping him tidy his room, dishes) it becomes even more frustrating because it's usually left undone.

At least with my baby there are no expectations other than him learning to walk at this moment.

Anyway...

I thought this morning's devotional was very appropriate to me. What a great reminder!

Dar

Intermission

I was quite excited, this past week, when I received two of Sharon Jaynes' books in the mail. One of them her devotional, Extraordinary Moments with God.

Today's Girlfriends in God devotional is a snippet from this book. I found this message so encouraging I knew I had to share it.

If you think you've come to the end of God's purpose for you, just wait. It may be just an intermission. A grand finale awaits you at the end.

Motherhood is a valid profession

Motherhood is a valid profession.

It is that belief that inspired Jill Savage and a group of women to plan the first Hearts at Home conference 16 years ago. Today these conferences are a place where moms can go to find the encouragement and education they need to do this mothering thing right!

The problem is, not everyone can attend a Hearts at Home conference, so Hearts at Home University was created!

Hearts at Home University is a new resource designed to encourage and equip you in your journey as a parent! These live web casts, affordably priced at $15 each, allow you to tap into continuing education as a mom on a regular basis right from the comfort of your own computer.

The topics that will be covered over the Spring and Summer Semester include:

“Is There Really Sex after Kids” with Jill Savage
“She’s Gonna Blow” with Julie Barnhill
“Redefining Romance” with Mark and Jill Savage
“Keeping Your Ducks in a Relative Row” with Karen Ehman

For information on dates and times, or to register go here.

"The Hiding Place"

I love today's Scripture reading: Psalm 32:7 - For you are my hiding place....

A little over a year ago, five friends decided to start a chat group. We wanted that group to a group of prayer, encouragement and friendship. We wanted a place where we could vent and not be judged. A place where we could come with our prayers and praises and be met with acceptance and compassion.

We chose the name "the hiding place".

I'm very pleased to say that these ladies are my best friends. Even though we have never physically met. They were the inspiration behind my starting the girlfriendnetwork blog and network.

Glad to have you all here.