Building Character
The Cliff Walk
Several years ago I was gifted a free airline ticket and a few nights hotel room which opened a whole bucket of possibilities. Where did I want to
Arise Ministries
September 28, 2021
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Life Lessons
Mom License Revoked
A friend recently told me about how she used to tell her daughter “If I let you do that I will get my mom license revoked.” Moms, can
Arise Ministries
August 24, 2021
Building Character
Riding with God
Children mesmerize me. Pack a room with adults and one child, and I will always gravitate to the little one. I love their spirit of adventure and love
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July 7, 2021
Life Lessons
Give Joy to Get Joy
Can someone explain to me why skateboards don’t have brakes? I’ve always tried to be a student of my children. When they’re interested in something, I become interested
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May 11, 2021
Life Lessons
Paint By Numbers
Paint by numbers was a popular fad many years ago that still seems ingenious to me. I recently discovered it’s still available and making a comeback. For those
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May 4, 2021
Life Lessons
More Than a Vacation
When my boys were three and nine years old, I read an article about the value of giving children experiences over material things. I was a single mom
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April 7, 2021
Everyday Life
Who is Sitting on Your Buddy Bench?
During the years I spent performing my required playground duty as an elementary teacher, I always felt sad for the children who lacked a playmate. The one solitary
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January 19, 2021
Life Lessons
Train Up Your Child
I left you a few weeks ago pondering the thoughts of handling sin correctly in your home. I hope you’ve begun the process of really evaluating the role
Arise Ministries
January 14, 2021
Holidays
A Gift for Jesus
Family traditions abound during Christmas festivities. Inside every woman resides a desire to pass on customs to her children and leave a legacy. We envision the “perfect” holiday
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December 15, 2020
Everyday Life
Sin is Welcome Here
I don’t like to brag, but I did a pretty incredible thing with my two boys. I created a kind rule-follower and an adorable, ornery rebel. That takes
Arise Ministries
December 8, 2020