A woman once fretted over the usefulness of her life.She feared she was wasting her potential being a devoted wife and mother.She wondered if the time and energy she invested in her husband and children would make a difference. At times she got discouraged because so much of what she did seemed to go unnoticed …
When we were on deputation and on the field, my husband and I always told our daughter what a privilege it was to be a missionary. When we were traveling from church to church, we would tell her, “What a great opportunity you have! How many children in the world get to travel like this? …
1. At my church, we celebrate Mother’s Day by hosting Muffins with Mom. This is usually an hour before Sunday School begins. We invite all mom’s and their children to celebrate her special day with muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. We finish by taking a picture of Mom with her children and either make a …
4 years of age-My Mommy can do anything. 8 years of age-My Mom knows a lot! 14 years of age-My Mother doesn’t know that either! 16 years of age-Mother? She’s hopelessly old-fashioned. 18 years of age-That old woman? She’s way out of date. 25 years of age-Well, she might know a little bit about it. …
Slow down mummy, there is no need to rush, Slow down mummy, what is all the fuss? Slow down mummy, make yourself a cup tea. Slow down mummy, come and spend some time with me. Slow down mummy, let’s put our boots on and go for a walk, Let’s kick at piles of leaves, and …
1. Sometimes you never really do know “how many more miles.”. 2. As soon as you pass the last rest-stop for the next 90 miles, someone will need to stop. 3. No matter how insignificant the trip, always pack a barf bucket. 4. At birthday parties, parents are usually early to drop off their kids, …
Mom and I went to her friend’s funeral, Many flowers were brought for the dead; It caused mother to make a strange remark, Later, I thought upon the words she said, “Son, all these flowers are so pretty, But somehow it just seems so wrong; We should give our flowers to the living, And not …
The young mother placed her foot upon the path of life. “Is the way long?” she asked…and her guide said , “Yes, and the way is hard. You’ll be old before you reach the end of it, but the end is better than the beginning.” The young mother was happy, and she just couldn’t believe …
Reflections of a Mother I gave you life, but cannot live it for you. I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn. I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you. I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it. I can take you to church, …
It happens every year in May, and pastors anticipate it expectantly. Mother’s Day promises a high energy, high attendance Sunday, with a smiling, eager congregation. There will be extra guests such as–sons, daughters and grandchildren attending worship services with their mothers. There will be new mothers, pregnant moms, substitute moms, stepmothers, foster moms, grandmothers. What …
Two Temples A Builder builded a temple, He wrought it with grace and skill Pillars and groins and arches. All fashioned to work his will. Men said as they saw its beauty, “It shall never know decay; Great is thy skill, O builder! Thy fame shall endure for aye” A Mother builded a temple, With …
Max Jukes lived in the state of New York. He did not believe in Christian training. He married a girl with his same convictions. From this union there were 1,026 descendants. Out of this family, 300 died prematurely, 100 were sent to the penitentiary for an average of 13 years each, 190 were public prostitutes, 100 drunkards …
Recently, I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport as the daughter’s departure had been announced. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, “I love you and I wish you enough” The daughter replied, “Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love …
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When my children were small, I remember continually thinking, “What will my children think of me when they are twenty, thirty, or even forty years old?” I wanted to create memories for them that would last throughout their lifetime. Mother, what kind of memories are you creating for your children. Will they remember the …
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We can talk a good talk, but are we being authentic Christian mothers. Our children will know the difference. Here are a few things to remember when training your children to love the Lord. 1. Cultivate a love in their hearts for Jesus. Demonstrate to them that you depend on the Lord for everything. 2. …
Mother-Daughter Banquets and Mother’s Day A Mother-Daughter Banquet and a special Mother’s Day service are two great activities which can bond mothers and daughters together and create wonderful memories for them. Although a Mother-Daughter Banquet can be great, do not lock yourself into having the same kind of banquet every year. Maybe one year, have …
Dear Mom, Since I can’t spend Mother’s Day with you, I am writing you a letter. Mom, I love you so much. There are many things that I didn’t understand when I was young, but I understand them now. I didn’t have any idea how hard you worked, and the burdens you carried until I …
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Song: Mother, Mother I’ve Been Thinking Tune: Rueben, Rueben Mother, Mother, I’ve been thinking This would be a brighter day, If there were no dirty dishes, To be washed and put away Daughter, Daughter, I’ve been thinking This would be a real fine day, If you would do all the dishes Bright and clean and …
Many parents give their children Easter baskets at Easter time. I just read about a mother who gives her children Christian Easter baskets. She says, “Instead of filling my children’s baskets with Easter candy, toys, or meaningless trinkets, I fill them with items that will draw their hearts closer to God? Here are a few …
Written by Judy LewisMarch 6, 1994 Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? O yes, my friend, there is a healing balm For those who have worry, pain, and care. You ask, “Is there no balm in Gilead?” Oh yes, There is a healing balm. …
IT’S IN THE VALLEYS I GROWBy Jane Eggleston Sometimes life seems hard to bear,Full of sorrow, trouble and woeIt’s then I have to rememberThat it’s in the valleys I grow. If I always stayed on the mountain topAnd never experienced pain,I would never appreciate God’s loveAnd would be living in vain. I have so much …
1. Ask God to show you areas in your life where you have been prideful. (Psalm 139:23-24) 2. As God shows you areas, confess your pride to God and ask for His forgiveness. (1 John 1:9). 3. Avoid asking God to humble you– His Word tells us we should humble ourselves. (1 Peter 5:6). 4. …
When in doubt… Dress for Funerals Children at Funerals Behavior at Funerals Behavior after the Service Funeral etiquette is different in different parts of the United States. Local customs may be far different than what you have practiced. No matter where you go, keep in mind you are there to support the family, and you …
