My little sidekick melts my heart sometimes! The other evening I was cooking supper and thought she was occupied for a little while so I could get it done. Just a couple minutes into prep, and here she comes, plopping down with her magnetic drawing pad right in the middle of the kitchen, where I … Continue reading Stay Close
Author: Joyful Mountain Mama
Be Still
Howdy, folks! I just looked at the calendar, and it's been six weeks since I posted...how in the world?! I would love to say that it's been so long because I've been super active, but quite the opposite is true. I've had an issue going on with my knee, so I've spent a lot of … Continue reading Be Still
He’s Got This
We went to a local zoo over the weekend, and Little Bit had a blast! Every day since, she has piped up with questions and comments about her favorite animals. What do they eat? Why did they do this? What do they play with? And of course we talked about creation and how God made … Continue reading He’s Got This
Wonderful Words
"And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."II Timothy 3:15,16 This week, Little Bit and … Continue reading Wonderful Words
All the Time
"For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."Malachi 3:6 When I'm laughing with my sweet little family...God Is Good When my toddler is screaming because I told her no...God Is Good When life is going smoothly...God Is Good When I don't know which way to turn...God Is … Continue reading All the Time
Check the List
The image in this post is from a bookmark I made for our Sunday School class. We talked about all the words in this verse and meditating on the good things of the Lord. Sometimes it doesn't seem like it, but we really do have control, with Jesus, over what our thoughts dwell on. I … Continue reading Check the List
Resolve
Resolve: decision, determination, boldness, courage, firmness, intention, steadfastness, will, willpower I’ve always had a bit of a stubborn streak. And I know that those of you who know me probably just laughed out loud very loudly, because you know it’s so true! My strong will has often got me into trouble, especially when I think … Continue reading Resolve
Just Ask
This post kind of goes along with the last one, "Read the Manual," so if you haven't read that one, be sure to! I don't know how many times since I've been a mama, I've said something to the effect of, "Where are the instructions?" or "This child didn't come with instructions!" I really am … Continue reading Just Ask
Read The Manual
I will read the instructions for just about anything that has them. Putting together some ready to assemble furniture? I will count and sort all the pieces and lay them out in the correct order, then follow the confusing pictures all the way to the end. Playing a board game? My closest family and friends … Continue reading Read The Manual
A Sound Mind
I've been afraid of a lot of things throughout my life, and it started early. My mom says that when I was very small, I was afraid of the grass and wouldn't walk on it. I remember going into orbit when there was a fly in my grandma's house, because I thought it was a … Continue reading A Sound Mind
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