Practicing Gratitude. Celebrating Life.
{JOY} the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation. a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated. the expression or display of glad feeling; festive gaiety. a state of happiness or felicity. Do you feel joyful about motherhood? […]
As a mother I know that sometimes I am so focused on the care, training and discipline of my children that I sometimes forget to just have fun with them! This is something my husband excels at and I must admit that I sometimes feel envious that the children look to him as the “fun” […]
Inspired by this post, I’ve decided to make 2011 the year I focus on JOY. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galations 5:22-23 Almost 3 years ago a dear friend gave me this beautiful white Jonathan […]
Does each of your children know how much they are loved, valued and cherished by you? As parents we have an opportunity and a responsibility to offer a tangible example of God’s love for us. Children first learn about our heavenly Father through us. Through our parenting we have an opportunity to show them unconditional […]
Happy New Year! To kick off 2011 I have been asked to join a group of bloggers that I respect in declaring 2011 a year for Him and for His purposes. I can think of no better resolution than to use my humble blog to promote His purposes and encouraging other mothers in their parenting. […]