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Tag Archives: growing up
DIVORCE HURTS
As a child of divorced parents, I spent many years believing that I was to blame for their divorce. I also blamed God for not answering my prayer to keep my parents together. It was only as I grew older … Continue reading
Posted in Death, God
Tagged Divorce, forgiveness, growing up, guilt, Relationships, restoration, self-worth
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‘I WANT THEM TO BE HAPPY’
I have a friend who is a narrative therapist. I met her when my children were still very young and over the years I have phoned her up and cried “HELP!” On one particular day she listened to me ramble … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Blogging, Children
Tagged Blogging, Children, growing up, Parenthood
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THE THREE GREATEST GIFTS YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CHILD
The greatest gift you can give your child is a knowledge of God. There is no greater gift. In order to be able to give this gift to your child you, yourself, must first have a relationship with the living … Continue reading
PARENTING – A THANKLESS JOB!
This morning after I had dropped my children off at school the thought crossed my mind that “sometimes it is quite a thankless job being a parent”. God immediately replied “Tell me about it Noel. I totally agree with you! … Continue reading
CHILDREN ARE A BLESSING DESPITE WHAT WE THINK
One day I was taking our eight-year-old daughter and her friend to a party. As we were driving, they started discussing the variety of jobs their parents held. My daughter’s friend said, “My mom is a teacher, an editor, and … Continue reading
THE SUPPER TABLE
Recently I asked my fourteen-year-old daughter what her idea of marriage is. Her reply amazed me. She said that her idea of marriage is like ‘the supper table’! Below are some of the reasons she gave. I have taken her … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Marriage, Reality
Tagged growing up, Love, Relationships, thankfulness
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When Jesus looks at you, what does He see?
When Jesus looks at you, what does He see? If He was to walk into the room where you are now, climb into the car you are driving right now, start walking next to you as you take your daily … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Depression, God, Life
Tagged failure, grace, growing up, restoration
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DEPRESSION IS INSIDIOUS
Depression is insidious. It is stealthy and cunning and treacherous. It works in a subtle way and can be deadly. It is a thief and a murderer – it robs one of the will to live of joy and hope and in extreme … Continue reading
Posted in Death, Depression, Family, Jesus
Tagged faith, forgiveness, grace, growing up, self worthlessness, thankfulness
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ISAIAH 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Lord Jesus, I pray that I would become more … Continue reading
I LIVE IN A WORLD THAT TRIES TO SELL ME UMBRELLAS
How I feel about turning 18 A poem by Amy Curry There are many reasons I don’t want to turn 18. One, turning 18 means becoming an adult and I don’t like the way adults seem to look without seeing, … Continue reading
Posted in Daughters, Life, Motherhood, Teenagers, Uncategorized
Tagged Children, gifts, growing up, revelations
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UNDER A JUNIPER TREE 