Is Your Child Drowning in Media Entertainment?


“Jesus is the model for engaging people in conversation while doing real things.” This is a closing quote from an excellent and hopeful article on the effects of our entertainment-saturated culture on our children. Dr. Jeff Myers explains the brain’s function which  is supposed to give us satisfaction from work.  However, a child can become addicted to entertainment, receiving pleasure from accomplishing “nothing,” that is, game rewards.  God intended us to receive pleasure from work and from achieving goals. There’s hope, though.  Dr. Myers encourages parents to do real things with their children while engaging them in two-way conversation. I recommend … Continue reading Is Your Child Drowning in Media Entertainment?

Circle of Moms Blog Contest


I never dreamed my blog could be featured to 6 million other blogging moms. So when I first heard of the Circle of Moms Top 25 contest I immediately ruled it out. Curiosity motivated me to glance at the other blogs in the contest where I saw the most high traffic blogs I know of. I thought, “No way, I would make a total fool of myself if I entered.” But then scrolling down there were some blogs with only a couple of votes. My courage increased as I thought of what an incredible ministry opportunity this could be to … Continue reading Circle of Moms Blog Contest

What to Get Mom for Mother’s Day


I’m very practical. I’ve thanked my husband repeatedly for years after he bought me a printer and, at another time, a bread machine, so I think a tech gadget would appeal to me for Mother’s Day, but apparently I’m not alone in this.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, tech gifts such as smartphones, e-readers and iPads are popular for Mother’s Day. Thirteen percent of Americans are expected to buy electronics totaling $1.5 billion.

Here’s some ideas for you. Continue reading What to Get Mom for Mother’s Day