by Sami | Apr 5, 2012 | Articles, Christian Living, Faith, Kid Tip
This month over at the Tommy Nelson blog, I wrote about “Easter: the journey between the secular and the spiritual”: For as long as I can remember, Easter has marked a trepidatious journey between the secular and the spiritual. From comedians to...
by Sami | Apr 4, 2012 | Faith, Parenting, Real Women, Self Control
Ever have one of those days? I did yesterday and I think the term “Disappointed Parenting” sums it up best for 2 reasons: 1. Because I found myself using the term ‘disappointed’ a lot with my kids & 2. because I ended up disappointed with...
by Sami | Mar 17, 2012 | Devotions, Faith, Faith in Action
It’s not often that I asked the Lord for insanely practical things. In fact, I hate to bother him with things that seem so trivial in light of all the world’s problems. But He does in fact want us to include him in all aspects of our lives and I was...
by Sami | Mar 3, 2012 | Articles, Devotions, Faith, Tommy Nelson
I’m back on the Tommy Nelson Blog this month with a post that I hope challenges you as much as it did me when it comes to remembering that nothing is guaranteed… You know that feeling when Christmas is just around the corner or you have an upcoming...
by Sami | Feb 16, 2012 | Christian Living, Devotions, Faith
Just like using your windshield wipers ones when it’s raining will not keep the rain off for the rest of your drive, we all need to make choices throughout our day. I was just talking to my kids about how once they make a decision for Christ, they must renew...
by Sami | Feb 6, 2012 | Articles, Devotions, Faith, Tommy Nelson
I’m over at the Tommy Nelson Blog again this month with a post featuring what else but…LOVE! I would argue that the best Valentine’s present you can give your kids is your presence, but with that, it’s easier said than done. I’ve learned...