You know the phrase "If something's worth doing, it's worth doing well"? I have a new version, designed for parents: "If something's worth doing, it's worth doing at the first opportunity you get...you sure as hell won't get another chance". Example: my kid goes down for a nap. "Great," I think. … [Read more...] about PARENTHOOD AND BIBLE READING: WHERE CAN I FIND THE TIME?
A FREE ALL-AGE SERVICE FOR GOOD FRIDAY
I've shared 30 Creative Lent ideas for families and hosted the fabulous Victoria Beech from Godventure to inspire us to share the Passover meal with our families. Now I'm excited to share this super-duper resource for a creative Good Friday all age service. Feel free to use it in its entirety, or … [Read more...] about A FREE ALL-AGE SERVICE FOR GOOD FRIDAY
PARENTHOOD AND MEETING TOGETHER: THE IMPORTANCE OF A ‘TRIBE’
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25 What does 'meeting together' actually mean? … [Read more...] about PARENTHOOD AND MEETING TOGETHER: THE IMPORTANCE OF A ‘TRIBE’
SEE YOU SOON: A MOTHER’S STORY OF LOSING A SON TO ADDICTION
When my phone alerts me to a new text message I instinctively reach for it, unlock it and read the message. It's now such an intuitive reaction that I do it whilst doing something else - with the consequence that I'm only half engaging with the content of the message. Most of the time, this doesn't … [Read more...] about SEE YOU SOON: A MOTHER’S STORY OF LOSING A SON TO ADDICTION
PARENTHOOD AND PRAYER: HOW CAN I MAKE TIME?
I really don't pray enough. Of course that is the world's greatest understatement. There are many reasons why I don't, but the top three which come to mind are: * I like to feel in control. Prayer is the ultimate exercise in loss of self-control. My life is no longer being controlled the … [Read more...] about PARENTHOOD AND PRAYER: HOW CAN I MAKE TIME?
WHY CAN’T WE DO HALLOWEEN LIKE OUR AMERICAN FRIENDS?
Halloween is a couple of days away, and I'm trying to reconcile several different things in my head. As a Christian, I'm not comfortable with celebrating things that represent evil. I'm not massively keen on being disturbed at home by strangers asking for sweets. I'd rather not try and pretend I'm … [Read more...] about WHY CAN’T WE DO HALLOWEEN LIKE OUR AMERICAN FRIENDS?
HOW DO I STAY ON TOP OF MY KIDS’ TOYS?
Not the most glamorous topic, I know, but it's something I've been chatting to friends about recently, and it seems we all struggle. One friend reckons toy storage should be taught in antenatal classes, it's so tricky. I have to agree. How to store toys in a practical, space-saving and easily … [Read more...] about HOW DO I STAY ON TOP OF MY KIDS’ TOYS?
DAYS LIKE THESE
Yesterday I had one of those Days. You know the ones. There were no tantrums, no trips to A&E, no breakages of major appliances. It was just one of those Days. I felt severely lacking in creative ideas. Mister (3) spent the morning at pre-school, while Missy (1) napped, so I had both kids awake … [Read more...] about DAYS LIKE THESE
YUMMY MUMMY, LETTING THINGS SLIDE
Recently I scanned one of those 'what's hot/what's not' columns at the front of a lifestyle magazine. Under 'what's not' I was interested to read that 'yummy mummies' were on their way out, because they were more prone to depression than 'working mums who let things slide'. Oh dear, I thought. I'm a … [Read more...] about YUMMY MUMMY, LETTING THINGS SLIDE