Mothering Matters

As Christians, we know that self-control is listed in the Fruit of the Spirit verses from Galatians: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 As I read through these verses this morning, I began thinking about my …

I had a really tough mothering day today.  Our power was out all day yesterday due to the snow and ice, and I didn’t have our school week planned. I started out behind and I stayed behind. There were a variety of parenting and homeschool mama “challenges” (i.e. character issues) for me to address before …

Besides spending time with God through prayer and Bible study, I have found that the best use of my time in light of eternity is being available to my family.   Sitting on the front porch drinking coffee while discussing the goings on of the world, washing dishes and talking about getting married, walking around …