Tag Archives: growing up

THE SEEDS WE PLANT

We need to be mindful of the seeds we plant in our children’s lives. Mary J. Blige, an international recording artist, once said that when she looks in the mirror, she sometimes sees the damaged soul of her past because … Continue reading

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GROWING OUT OF HYPOCRISY

Seven years ago I made a decision, and since then, there has been major spiritual growth in my life (also physical growth judging by the fact that I no longer fit into certain clothes in my cupboard!). On the 8th … Continue reading

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DIVORCE HURTS KIDS (WHO THEN GROW INTO HURT ADULTS)

This blog IS for the mothers and fathers who have divorced and then ‘abandoned’ their children somewhere along the road of life. It is NOT for the mothers and fathers who have divorced and have struggled through their own pain … Continue reading

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ON BEING A WRITER ………..

  The other day my daughter and I were driving through the Karoo in South Africa.  The scenery and the clouds in the sky looked amazing.  So very beautiful.       I turned to my daughter and said “I … Continue reading

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A PRAYING GRANDMOTHER IS A WONDERFUL THING TO HAVE!

“One of my most influential ancestors from my mother’s side of the family was a great-grandmother who spent many hours on her knees praying for her unborn grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She liked to imagine her prayers were bricks in a … Continue reading

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SOMETIMES OUR CHILDREN LIVE ON A DIFFERENT PLANET!!

This was originally posted on ‘noelenesite’ – I am re-posting it on ‘growing into motherhood’. Saw this board whilst walking down the street yesterday.  It triggered a memory of an incident that occurred a few years ago with one of … Continue reading

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THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CHILD IS …………………..

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 Lord. … Continue reading

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