I once heard someone say that God likes to surprise us. They used the example of how He designed it so that babies were formed inside a woman’s body in complete secrecy. God didn’t form us in transparent bubbles, for everyone to see. No, He formed us in utter seclusion […]
Category: Parenting
“Promises for Parents” by J.M. Farro
“I’m the One who’s on your side, defending your cause, rescuing your children.” Isaiah 49:25 MSG “I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will give safety to your children and ease them.” Isaiah 49:25 AMP “All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great […]
“A Longing Fulfilled” by J.M. Farro
When I gave birth to my sons years ago, I remember telling everyone that I couldn’t wait to be a grandmother. I wasn’t downplaying motherhood. I loved being a mother, and I stayed home with my children full-time, so that I could be with them as much as possible. The […]
“Prayers for Parents” by J.M. Farro
Committing Our Children to God Lord, I commit my children to You, and I ask that You make them willing and obedient, so that they may always receive Your highest and best. I pray that they would always give You first place in their lives, and live as You want […]
“Sharing of Old” by John DiBiase
Oftentimes after an evening consisting of hours straight spent just working, I’ll indulge myself in a snack (usually a toasted “everything” bagel 🙂 ) and unwind to a classic cartoon I grew up with as a child (a ritual I tend to also do when I have lunch home alone too). Recently, […]
“Raising LittleJesusFreaks” by John DiBiase
It’s funny to think that this time last year, I never would have dreamed to be writing a blog like this, let alone launching a website like this! Yup, that’s right… I’m gonna be a Dad! Just writing that kind of sends a chill down my spine, but at the […]
“Lumpy Underoos” by Jarrod Jones
Josiah, my oldest boy of three years, was almost potty trained. But we were leaving chick-fil-a the other day and he started whining as he reached behind himself to grab his hiney. i know that reach. i recognize those eyes. I’m familiar with that vein in the forehead. so we […]
“Street Sex” by Jarrod Jones
I was cutting the grass a couple of summers ago and got the scare of my life. at the time the yard of my house looked like a swamp area. my shrubs looked like they had afros. my oldest son was two years old at the time (he’s four now). […]