This post is from Moms Take Ten episode 117, “Parenting in Scripture–The Glory In Us”, which you can listen to wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://sites.libsyn.com/403493/parenting-in-scripture-the-glory-in-us Have you ever had the thought, “If only they knew what I was really like?” or “If only they knew how I really thought?” Sometimes we areContinue reading “Parenting in Scripture–The Glory In Us”
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Moms in the Bible–Samson’s Mother, part 2
This post is from Moms Take Ten episode 109, “Moms in the Bible–Samson’s Mother, part 2”, which you can listen to wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://sites.libsyn.com/403493/moms-in-the-bible-samsons-mother-part-2 You might have noticed that this episode of Moms in the Bible is coming out a week later than usual. As I was sitting down toContinue reading “Moms in the Bible–Samson’s Mother, part 2”
Parenting in Scripture–Do Not Withhold Good
This post is from Moms Take Ten episode 107, Parenting in Scripture–Do Not Withhold Good, which you can listen to wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://sites.libsyn.com/403493/parenting-in-scripture-do-not-withhold-good I have been struggling in my parenting lately. I have felt more negative, less fun, more tired. Some of the Connected Families coaches are reading through theContinue reading “Parenting in Scripture–Do Not Withhold Good”
Revisiting Jesus in the Garden
As we prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Easter, I want to reshare a blog post from last year. It was based on the Moms Take Ten episode 57, “Kneeling with Jesus in the Garden.” You can listen here: https://sites.libsyn.com/403493/revisiting-jesus-in-the-garden I have been reflecting on the hours leading up to Jesus’ arrest. In theContinue reading “Revisiting Jesus in the Garden”
Moms in the Bible–Rahab
Rahab is often thought of as the woman who saved the spies, not as a mom. But she was both. Her act of loyal love towards the spies not only helped the Israelite people enter the promised land, but paved the way for her descendants to enter into the loyal love of God through his son Jesus Christ.
Moms in the Bible–Jochebed part 2
This post is from Moms Take Ten episode 100, “Moms in the Bible–Jochebed part 2”, which you can listen to wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://sites.libsyn.com/403493/100th-episode-moms-in-the-bible-jochebed-part-2 Jesus, motherhood, foster care and adoption. When I set out 100 episodes ago, those are the words I used to describe what Moms Take Ten is allContinue reading “Moms in the Bible–Jochebed part 2”
Love Day–From the Mouths of Littles
This post is from Moms Take Ten episode 99 which you can listen to wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://sites.libsyn.com/403493/love-day-from-the-mouths-of-littles Note: The podcast episode includes interviews with several children which are not transcribed here. I definitely recommend you listen to the episode! My commentary is below. The question, “what is love?” is notContinue reading “Love Day–From the Mouths of Littles”
Moms in the Bible–Leah and Rachel part 2
When God gave the Israelites the ten commandments, he declared, “I am the Lord your God.” (Gen. 20:3) Then he instructed that they should have no other gods before him. This includes our husbands and our children.
Kindness Takes Patience
The phrase “kindness leads to repentance” can almost become formulaic. If I am kind, then my child will repent. If I am kind, then my child will stop misbehaving….Romans 2:4 highlights the power of kindness in bringing people to repentance, while also recognizing that it takes time.
Moms in the Bible–Rebekah, part 2
An ordinary day, an unexpected visitor, a decision to be made. Both Rebekah and Mary experienced those things, hundreds of years apart. Their choices teach all of us how to respond when God calls us.
Lyssa Stoyko 