Tag Archives: Discipline

SOMETIMES OUR CHILDREN LIVE ON A DIFFERENT PLANET

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Noelene

Saw this board whilst walking down the street a while back. It triggered a memory of an incident that occurred a few years ago with one of my children. I need to set the scene for you first though! Ever … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on reaching rock bottom…

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Noelene

There is something quite liberating about reaching rock bottom. You cannot fall any further. This thought struck me as I was sitting in church yesterday morning.  When we reach rock bottom, when we find ourselves constantly repeating – “I can’t … Continue reading →

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Be vigilant…

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Noelene

“We need to trust God for our children’s lives and behaviour. We need to realise that sometimes our children will rebel, be sullen, steal, lie, etc., but none of these things needs to take root in their lives if we … Continue reading →

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PRIMARY SCHOOL!! Some pointers to making it less stressful and more succesful

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Noelene

  For the next few years you will be dropping off and fetching your child from school. Helping them with homework, attending sports and other events and also socializing with other parents at school. You need to treasure every moment, … Continue reading →

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WALKING WITH GOD

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Noelene

As we walk through the day with God we need to be aware of what God says about the way we walk. In Joshua 22:5 He says “But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses … Continue reading →

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PHOTO/PAINTING

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Noelene

  The picture on the left is a photograph.  The picture on the right is a painting done by Rachel Hurry.  Rachel posted it on Facebook with this caption: So today at college, I was tasked with painting a portrait … Continue reading →

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WE ARE THE CLAY

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Noelene

One particular verse in Isaiah has long captured my imagination: ‘And yet, O Lord, you are our Father.  We are the clay and you are the Potter.  We are all formed by your hand.’ Jeremiah was a prophet of God. … Continue reading →

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IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR GOD?

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Noelene

Then the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I really have a child, now that I am old?’  Is anything too hard for the Lord?  I will return to you at the appointed time next … Continue reading →

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HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET……..FOR ALL THE MOTHERS OUT THERE!

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Noelene

This was originally posted on ‘noelenesite’ – I am re-posting on ‘growing into motherhood’ (Please note: names have been changed to toddler and child and children to protect their identities!!) This morning I came across a journal entry that I … Continue reading →

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WHY ARE YOU DOWNCAST, O MY SOUL?

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Noelene

This morning I woke up carrying the world upon my shoulders with David’s refrain running through my mind “why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me?” (Psalm 42:5).  I made myself a cup of coffee and … Continue reading →

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