Kids are something else. Even when they are playing, their little minds are always thinking of something. One day while driving home, my youngest son John asks “Mom, when God doesn’t pay attention, is that when bad stuff happens?” I take a quick peek in the review mirror and smile, saying, “Johnny, God is always paying attention. He knows all the […]
Monday’s Thought Poisons dart frogs are pretty cool animals. I got to teach my daycare kids about them during our rainforest month, and the kids loved them. They are tiny little things about an inch big, bright, bold colors like yellow, blue, some reds, and have fantastic markings. They are so small, super cool to look at, and are strikingly […]
My boys are huge Anime fans. Their favorite show to watch is Dragon Ball Z (DBZ). Their love for DBZ is serious. They have custom artwork on the wall, posters, collector statues, action figures; they even have clothing and costumes of their favorite character. My 10-year-old Spencer got into DBZ when he was seven and wanted to grow his hair […]
In a culture where everyone is striving to be the best, correction is misunderstood and unwelcome. Whether it’s us as adults or our children, when put in a place of discipline, we tend to take offense to it instead of embracing it. The scripture says. “No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the […]
Pedal The other evening, I went out to pick up dinner for the kids. While listening to one of my favorite radio stations the host shared a question her daughter had asked. The child’s question was brilliant, so I wanted to share it. The child asked, “Mommy if you could be any part of a bicycle what would it be?” […]
Julie Whitley is a wife and highly driven, nonstop mother of four boys. She knows the realities of being a mom at every stage of development. She is not afraid to tell it like it is while reminding every mother there is no greater gift than love.