The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the … Continue reading Biscuits
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Don’t Waste That!
Little Bit is a very moody eater. She likes most foods, as long as the given food is what she wants in that moment. She will usually request french fries more than any other food, but if she's not in the mood for them will actually say, "I don't like french fries." She will often … Continue reading Don’t Waste That!
We Can Pray
The other day, something happened to one of Little Bit's dolls or stuffed animals. I forget now which one it was or even the particular imaginary injury or ailment. But of course, I played along with the drama and asked, "What should we do?" And without even pausing to think, she said, "We can pray!" … Continue reading We Can Pray
Before and After
Every house we have lived in has included a room that might as well be called a junk room. We might start out by giving it another name and intended purpose, but there's always a place that ends up being the dumping ground for everything that we don't know what to do with. In our … Continue reading Before and After
Stay Close
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
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
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
Miracles
Miracle: a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency; a highly improbable or extraordinary event, development, or accomplishment that brings very welcome consequences. (Definitions from Oxford dictionary). Sometimes, in the every day bustle, I forget about the … Continue reading Miracles
Jump Right In
Starting a blog has been in my thoughts since way before my daughter was born. Then, when I quit my teaching job to be full time mama, I just knew I was going to get started right away. I had so many ideas about what I could share with other mamas. Now my daughter is … Continue reading Jump Right In
Joyful Mountain Mama 