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Unleavened Bread and Jesus
Preordained as a message of hope for desperate slaves, the Feast of Unleavened Bread became a symbol of deliverance and mercy. “This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come, you shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord.” (Exodus 12:14) What...
Tootsie Pop Tantrums
“…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...
Learning About Love-Family Devotion
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...
The Problem with Perfection
"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 wasn't lofty....
A Spinning-Wheel-Sort-of-Day
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 refrigerated...
The Sheep Rescuer
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, cared for,...
Junk in the Trunk
A glance at the car parked next to mine quickly turned to unmannerly gawking when I noticed the condition of the vehicle. Every visible space--except the driver's seat--was crammed with fastfood wrappers, boxes, and cups. The front seat? Full of trash. The back...
