Parenting…It feels like a constant chess game, doesn’t it? Over the years, my husband and I have approached parenting many different ways. One way has worked with one kid, but not another; so, we’ve had to “re-strategize.” Each child has moved into different phases… Continue Reading “Practical Parenting Tips for Discipling Kiddos”
Category: KidsTags: Adults, Approach, Behavior, Beliefs, Change, Character, Children, Christ, Commands, Disciple, Discipling, End Result, Evil, Good, Heart, Holiness, Human Beings, Inexperienced, Kiddos, Kids, New Man, Parenting, Patterns, Potential, Purpose, Relationship, Righteousness, Talk, Teach, Tips, Truth, Value, Who They Are
I love this sweatshirt of my daughter’s! It’s amazing how many compliments she’s received when wearing it! You can see people read it, then re-read it! Their heads kind of tilt to the side, like a dog, when he’s trying to figure out what’s… Continue Reading “Service with Kindness”
Category: God's Word, MeaningTags: Actions, Change our Minds, Cruelty, Despise, Disobedience, Disrespect, Give Credit Where Credit was Due, God's Character, God's Leading, God's Way, Harsh Tones, Hate, Heart, Jesus Christ, Kindness, Met Physical Needs, Mind, Obedience, Our Way, Patience, Purpose, Purposeful, Repentance, Respect, Restraint, Selfishness, Service, Spirit of God, Spirit-Produced, Useful, Walk in His Ways, Words
“Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father! In Your hands, I place My spirit!” He said this and died.” Luke 23:46 GNT No doubt, if you are familiar with the story of Christ’s death and resurrection, you have heard these words…probably, numerous times!… Continue Reading ““Into Your Hands”…Christ’s Purpose Fulfilled”
Category: God's Word, MeaningTags: Accepted, Accomplishes His Will, Approved, Christ's Sacrifice, Commend, Commit, Death and Resurrection of Jesus, Dedication, Entrust, Fulfilled, God the Father, God's Plan, Hands, Intention, It is Finished, Jesus Christ, Next to the Father, Place, Praising God, Purpose, Right Hand of God the Father, Spirit
The reality of having a brain tumor had set in for several months; my mobility, functionality, and the pain in my head were all worsening. I was told by two doctors that the tumor wasn’t to blame, but something just wasn’t right; we had… Continue Reading “Running Toward My Giant”
Category: LifeTags: Battle, Boldness, Brain Tumor, Confidence, Fear, Focus, Giant, God Delivers, Health Issues, Insults, Medical Appointments, Peace, Purpose, Quiet, Run Toward the Giant, Testimony, The LORD God, Trust God
Posted on February 16, 2021
by Michelle Taylor Baum
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He had just left for a two-week long missions trip to another continent. The weeks leading up to my husband’s departure were excruciating, internally. There was SO much spiritual warfare going on; I could feel it, like a thick, heavy fog settling in. I… Continue Reading “Blessings: You Get and You Give”
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Posted on February 8, 2021
by Michelle Taylor Baum
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The soft whine entered my ears, waking me from a restful sleep. I heard our puppy, letting me know he needed to go out. I looked down at him, and it almost knocked me back! It was positively visible how much taller he had… Continue Reading “Wow! He’s Grown!”
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For those of you who know us and are jumping to conclusions in your mind,…No, we’re NOT pregnant!! We’re, actually, going to talk about a name given to a particular baby boy and the name’s meaning. Naming a child is always a big deal.… Continue Reading “It’s a Boy!! What’s His Name?!?”
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