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8 May 2018

Confession Time: I Am An Overly Critical Parent!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Speak Life | 0

I have a confession to make. I am an overly critical parent. I have found things in my children’s lives to pick at all the time. Now that my children are adults, I have had to repent on numerous occasions … Read More

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16 Apr 2018

Choosing to Speak Life

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In Deuteronomy 30:19-20 we read, I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you … Read More

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21 Feb 2018

Surprises of the Heart

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Moral Training, Speak Life, Training | 1

Our family is in an interesting season. Our oldest is approaching the middle years, so we’re having a lot more conversations about things and asking her a lot of questions. It’s great to watch her begin to draw from the … Read More

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29 Jan 2018

Rhythms and Routines

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage, Routine, Speak Life, Training | 0

If you’ve read Babywise or taken any of the GFI classes for younger children, you know the importance of routine. But what about routine for the stay-at-home mom whose kids are in school? Or the work-at-home mom? Or the almost … Read More

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23 Nov 2017

The Real Secret to Cultivating a Thankful Heart

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Moral Training, Speak Life | 0

Everywhere you look this time of year, there are messages about gratitude and how to cultivate a deeper sense of happiness or contentment in life. And while all of those things are okay, I wonder if the real issue … Read More

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9 Oct 2017

When Words of Death Sneak in Through the Cat Flap!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Moral Training, Speak Life, Training | 0

Have you ever had the thought, “Where did that behavior or attitude come from all of a sudden?” When our children seem to be out of control “all of a sudden,” it is wise counsel to go back to … Read More

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18 Sep 2017

The Real Deal

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage, Moral Training, Speak Life | 2

Rich and I have been on this parenting journey for nine years. We’ve learned a lot from many people who have gone before us. We’ve stayed up nights tending to sick kids and prayed many prayers for our children’s hearts. … Read More

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24 Apr 2017

Taking Words of Life to a Whole New Level

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Moral Training, Speak Life | 1

In Parenting from the Tree of Life, Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo introduced us to the concept of using words of life in our parenting. We were encouraged to use words that edify, cause growth, and encourage life rather … Read More

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