She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. ~ Proverbs 31:26 It is a … More
Category: Listening
The Sheep’s Responsibility
Last week, we looked at some promises from John 10 we can use to comfort our hearts. God is indeed … More
Questions
Any day spent with children is a day filled with questions. Here is a smattering of what I have been … More
Keep Silent
But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. ~ Habakkuk 2:20 “Keep silence” is a hard … More
Words – Small but Mighty
I don’t know why we hold on to those comments that hurt us, instead of the good, uplifting loving ones. … More
A List of Reminders
The world seems like a cacophony of voices right now. I made a list of reminders for myself. Perhaps you … More
At the Feet of Jesus
Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she … More
Choose Your Words
My little girl put her books back in the basket after “reading” a big stack on the couch. As I … More
Saying What I Need to Hear
Spending large amounts of time with children is vastly rewarding and encouraging (also often exhausting!). Lately, I have been struck … More
It’s Hard to Be a Good Listener
It is hard to be a good listener. It’s not just about working ears or not having too much background … More