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A new awakening

Have you even noticed how our 'culture' has taken over our faith as Christians? Because 'our culture or generation just does things differently' and 'the Bible doesn't actually mean that literally or it doesn't apply to us today' have become lies that we hear and have told ourselves and we have accepted it. God has opened my eyes to the downward spiral this world is in and given me a new love for my neighbor and a new voice as a witness. I have been digging into the Bible, which I now read with new eyes and a new understanding. My role as a mother and wife has taken on new meaning with new purpose. Not only have I been given the responsibility of raising children, but also and most importantly 'training' the child to know the truth and to love God. Best way is to lead by example, which is where I begin. Jay and I joined a local church led by courageous pastor who preaches from his heart and straight from the Bible. He constantly challen...
We've all heard about each person is unique and their personality is all their own.  Well, I am not a terribly funny energetic mommy.  I am way more of an introvert than anything.  So in order to be a good mommy and communicate and educate my children, I am working on sharing (in a calm clear voice) with my children and family.  The Bible says that Children are a blessing from God.  that means they are a 'reward' which I have been trying to understand more fully.  My kids teach me while I educate them.  They are moldable, pliable - which requires me to watch how I act, how I talk, and make sure that what i 'believe' is actually what shows on the outside.  My main thing today is boys....   I am a girl, not such a girlie girl but still a girl. So I have been asking many others, "is that a boy thing? or is it just my boy?"    Like Nathan, he does not listen to instructions, completely, he is too distracted, his little mind i...