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Choosing to See the Goodness of the Lord

by Rhonda | Feb 13, 2014 | Faith

Psalm 27:13 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. (NIV) Such a glorious statement, but have you read the whole chapter? David has been fearful. His enemies are surrounding him. After pleading and lamenting, he is...

Five Minute Friday: Fight

by Rhonda | Jan 3, 2014 | Faith

Fights over superheroes, arguments about toy cars and planes, wrestling matches that started out as fun, but turned into something not-so-fun after someone’s cheek was pinched or one boy’s eye took a hit from another boy’s elbow: these are the...

Yes, Sometimes It Takes a Village (Also Known as the Body of Christ)

by Rhonda | Jul 8, 2013 | Faith, Parenthood

It was the first night of our church’s VBS (Vacation Bible School). The VBS that is in the evening, and stretches past my children’s bedtime, making each hot summer day a really long one. My husband, of course, was assigned to overnight trips each day that...

Teaching Children Perseverance Instead of Competition

by Rhonda | Apr 16, 2012 | Faith, Parenthood

Have you ever heard an adult say to your child (incredulously – not in a helpful way), “You mean, you don’t know how to ______?” (Name it: tie shoes, pedal a bike, write his name). I have. It can be humbling for an adult, sometimes...

Keeping a Calm Spirit with Children (When My Walls are Crumbling Down)

by Rhonda | Mar 5, 2012 | Faith

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Proverbs 25:28 KJV This verse has been much-needed Scripture for memorization, and personal meditation. I’m a sucker for the NIV (New International Version of...