by Tammy Kennington | Mar 15, 2012
“…be content with what you have because God has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) “I hate you!” my five-year-old son yelled—the words bursting from his small, reddened face. Seth’s tiny fists were clenched in rage; his eyes lit with...
by Tammy Kennington | Mar 13, 2012
Teach your preschooler practical ways to love others using this simple activity. First, assemble a booklet made of blank construction paper. Join your preschoolers on a “picture walk” as you look through magazines. Help your children find pictures of people who are...
by Tammy Kennington | Mar 9, 2012
“I thought I would be the perfect mother. Then, I had children.” The words drifted from the cars’ speakers as I pushed the dashboard button. I smiled, agreeing inwardly. I remembered all of the dreams I had of being that sort of mother, too. My goal...
by Tammy Kennington | Mar 6, 2012
I hit the floor running today. My highschooler missed the bus which meant… my middleschooler had to walk to school which meant… he scrapped with the little ones… who had to eat prepackaged, processed lunch items from the Walgreen’s...
by Tammy Kennington | Mar 2, 2012
As a teen, I was always offended when my mother asked one of her favorite questions–Would you jump off a cliff if your friends asked you to? If I had answered honestly, I might have said, “Yes.” Like most young people, I wanted to be accepted,...