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19 Feb 2019

Tidying Up – the Unexpected Benefits of Structure and Routine

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Routine, Structure, Training | 1

As a Contact Mom, I often tout the advantages that structure and routine can bring to one’s day, both for parents and children alike. And while I often share this with my words, it probably hasn’t inspired hordes of people … Read More

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17 Jun 2018

A Wife’s Mandate

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom | 0

I love my husband. He is one of the most patient, gentle men I have ever met. His strengths are my weaknesses: if I can break it, he can fix it. When the computer “acts up,” he gets it to … Read More

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27 Oct 2017

Where to go for Advice?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom, Training | 0

Living in the age of technology and instant information has its perks. No one can pull one over on us in social gatherings anymore since we always have Google at our fingertips to check the facts. The downside, however, is … Read More

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27 Sep 2017

WHEN HE WORKS…..ALOT!!!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom, Moral Training | 0

My claim to fame, if I actually have one, is that I was an Army wife for twenty-five years. My title of Army wife could be easily substituted for other titles such as: single mom, home repairman, Uber driver, … Read More

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16 Jun 2017

How to Handle…Overwhelmed!!

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

After our children were grown and out of the house, Tim and I were called upon to help a brand new mom who was headed back to the hospital for emergency surgery. We savored the task at hand, helping these … Read More

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22 May 2017

Are Super Heroes Good or Bad?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Adventure, Dads, Mom, Moral Training | 0

Let’s face it, Mom and Dad. Superheroes are just plain fun. They fly, they run, they stop bullets. What kid does not like pretending they are invincible? As parents, we are sometimes left wondering, “Are superheroes good or bad?” … Read More

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8 May 2017

Between the Bears

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom, Uncategorized | 0

This Letter of Encouragement was originally published by our ministry friends, Dave & Lis Marr at One Family: https://onefamilyhwl.org/ We were half hugging, Dave’s arms around Lis’ shoulders, Lis’ arms around Dave’s waist. Looking at the room that, … Read More

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27 Feb 2017

Worldview by Susan Ekhoff

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom, Moral Training, Uncategorized | 0

Worldview Our Launching Place and Destination I once got lost in Paris – true story. I was serving in Amsterdam with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and our team had traveled to Paris for a long weekend. On the … Read More

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6 Nov 2016

The Meaning of Home

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom, Training | 0

Apart from the orphaned child, most people grow up in families in which, from birth onward, they learn a way of life that gives meaning to their very existence. For most of us, the word home carries more than just … Read More

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18 Sep 2016

The Potato Principle

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage, Training | 1

Closely tied to suppressing the waywardness in children is the Potato Principle—a concept shared by ministry associates, Don and Karen Kurtz. The Potato Principle was derived from a real mealtime experience. Here’s how the name came about. While dining … Read More

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