Written by John Osborne We all are flowers in God’s GardenEach bearing a differing bloom,We are only here for a seasonAnd autumn oft cometh too soon. Each of us has the potentialTo be the loveliest of flowers,To add charm and grace to the GardenThe choice quite simply is ours. We may bring some joy to …
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 She’s way out of date. 25 years of age-Well, she might know a little bit about it. …
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, …
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 …
• Set an example for them. Rather than teaching children with words alone, show your children what needs to be done by setting an example. If you are hardworking and responsible, this teaches your children to be hard working. They will look up to you and will want to emulate you. • Treat their mother …
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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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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The John Ankerberg Show | July 2, 2014 | July 4th marks the birthday of the United States. Many commemorate the occasion with fireworks, cookouts, or displaying an American flag. But are there any biblical reasons Christians can find to celebrate Independence Day? Scripture offers at least four clear reasons. 1. Gratitude for Religious Freedom First, America offers …
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Article Written by Annnie Holmquist,April 4, 2022 Where are all the good men?” is a question you’ve probably heard asked a time or two in your life. Perhaps, you’ve even uttered it yourself.Instead of the manly, John Wayne-types running around, we get boys wearing tight, ill-fighting pants and flowered blouses, sweeping their long hair up …
Many times we get so busy with living that we fail to take the time to enjoy the small and meaningful things in life. There is an old saying that says, “Slow down! Take time to smell the roses.” But have you ever thought of your life as being a sweet fragrance to others? There …
I am a mother of three and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring. Her last project of the term was called, ‘Smile’. The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a …
