Faith

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 conflicts that rise to...

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 week Lots...

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 humiliating to a child. Other...

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 the...

A Life Lived For You

by Rhonda | Dec 23, 2009 | Faith

On Christmas THOUGH HE WAS KING... He was born into poverty. He served others, lived a simple life, and spoke out against legalism (Mark 12:41-44, Matthew 23:23, Mark 7:5-8). He loved others whether or not they loved him (Romans 5:8). He always gave glory to...

The First Five Minutes

by Rhonda | Nov 19, 2009 | Faith

Last week, I had a royal rant against my trash company. It happened shortly after I noticed a big, orange ACCOUNT HOLD sticker on one of my curb side bags - the bags they didn't pick up. Fortunately for the customer service rep who took my call, the worst of my rant...