Where Would We Be Without Mothers? (Book Giveaway and Poetry Contest)
April 29, 2013
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In Honor of Mother’s Day
Instead of a devotion today, in honor of Mother’s Day, we’re having a poetry contest. I’d love to feature one of your own poems about mothers. Send me a poem you’ve written about mothers, rhymed or prose, no longer than 100 words. It must be original, and make sure that you own all rights to your poem, even if it was previously published.
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Five Characteristics of the Perfect Father
June 11, 2012
Photo by RBJ
You might describe your father as your own superhero. Some of you might use less flattering words. Many either don’t remember or never had a real dad.
My own dad was a wonderful, caring man. But none of us could call our fathers perfect. Here are five characteristics of the perfect father. Know anyone like this? Read more
A Mother’s Day Tribute: How Can I Thank You, Mom?
May 7, 2012
Years ago, I wrote this poem for my mom on Mother’s Day. I’m sharing it with you today as a tribute to my late mom and to mothers everywhere. By now, you can tell that I enjoy Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poetry? 
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Encouragement For Moms: A Bird’s Eye View of Motherhood
April 16, 2012
The Pictures Tell the Story
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- Mother Robin in Nest
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- Mother Robin Protecting Her Babies
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- Baby Robins Crying, “Feed Me!”
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- Baby Robins Are Growing
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- Mama Robin Bringing Dinner to Her Babies
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- Baby Robin Stepping Out of the Nest for Its First Flight
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- Temporary Grounding of Robin’s First Flight in Rebecca’s Yard
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- Baby Robin: Still Trying Out Its Wings
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- Baby Robin, Huddled in Back Yard Hammock
Most of us heard about Hilary Rosen’s recent comments when she said Mitt Romney’s wife ”has actually never worked a day in her life.” A firestorm erupted with those words, and stay-at-home moms perked up to disagree. I’m re-posting this blog from two years ago, because to me it’s a beautiful illustration that a woman’s work is never done.
While this is only a bird‘s eye view of motherhood, I hope this encouragement for mothers will remind every mom, whether a stay-at home or otherwise, how valuable her “work” truly is. If you are a mom, we applaud you and celebrate you today–and everyday! God does, too!
A Bird’s Eye View of Motherhood
Every year a robin, cardinal, or blue-jay builds its nest somewhere in our back yard. But this is the first time I’ve ever watched its “family” grow. This is the first time a bird has ever nested on top of one of our gutters, protected under the eaves of the house. And this is the first time I ever witnessed a baby robin–or any “baby” bird take its first flight, and see the nest empty before my eyes. Read more
Five Reasons I Love Kids
February 6, 2012
photo by Jennifer Hanson
There are so many reasons I love kids. In today’s blog I’ve only listed five. My post is short, but short is sometimes good! I hope this poem I wrote brings you a smile or two: Read more
Five of the Best Gifts You Can Give Your Children (Part 2)
October 25, 2011
photo courtesy of sh0dan at www.sxc.hu
What kind of gifts do you give your children? Last week we talked about three of the five best gifts you can give your children. We could list many more. But here are the last two: Read more
Five of the Best Gifts You Can Give Your Children (Part 1)
October 18, 2011
photo courtesy of sh0dan at www.sxc.hu
What parent doesn’t want to give good gifts to their kids? But what kind of gifts should they choose? Here are five of the best gifts you can give your children: Read more
If You’re Courageous, You Can Change
October 4, 2011
photo courtesy of Dreegez www.sxc.hu
“It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.”
When I saw that quote by Mark Twain, Read more
You are so important to me! As an inspirational author and day-voted follower of Jesus, I love to paint encouragement on the hearts of others just like you.
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