Encouragement for Mothers

Over the Christmas break, kids will be out of school, family will be on vacation, and guests will be in and out of our home … which means the messes will be more frequent and the cleaning doubled. Here's encouragement to choose a good attitude when we're tired of cleaning. 

What does it take to read through the Bible in a year? It takes about 10 to 12 minutes a day. This handful of minutes is such a tiny investment to make in something that produces such massive daily—and eternal—dividends! 

Oftentimes, holiday schedules are hectic with social activities, plays, and Christmas preparation. But, don’t let your time get away from you! Here are 6 ways to make memories over the holidays. 

Most Christians (and that includes me) have serious and frequent bouts of worry. There are plenty of opportunities to turn on the worry machine! If you need help to stop worrying, here's how a woman who wants “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” (Phil. 4:7) can break the worry habit and choose not to be anxious.

Proverbs chapter 2 is filled with solid, godly direction for parents. This wisdom is meant to prepare each child for facing life and avoiding its pitfalls. How does Proverbs say this is done?

To organize our day and manage our lives, scheduling is a necessity. When there’s no schedule, the 1,440 minutes God gives us each day can be stressful. Eliminate that frustration this way.

Any parent will tell you that raising children is one of life’s greatest joys. They will also tell you it is a challenging and difficult undertaking. Parenting children at any age, whether a baby, a teen, or a young adult, is a huge responsibility which can be scary and confusing. The good news is that […]

Read Raising Kids According to the Bible on Elizabeth & Jim George.

I carry in my Bible a tattered copy of a newspaper article from the Honolulu Advertiser dated Thursday, January 27, 2000, titled “Tiny Kauai snail wins protection—Agency to develop plan for survival.” It seems that the creature known as Newcomb’s snail—only a quarter-inch in size, a little larger than the head of a nail—is now […]

Read Creating a Safe Space on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Do you miss the laughter and conversations of a full house? Have your kids moved on to college, marriage, or their own homes? I understand how hard having an empty nest can be. It seems like our children fly the coop all too soon! Rather than giving into sadness, I found a wonderful way to […]

Read Coping with an Empty Nest on Elizabeth & Jim George.

What mom hasn’t denied their toddler a cookie and then had their normally-sweet child throw themselves on the floor and scream? Sometimes the easiest thing to calm a temper tantrum is to give in and give our child what they want. Especially when we’re running late for carpool, they’re hungry, and we’re tired! From One […]

I was a new mom when I accepted Christ as my Savior. My heart and mind were full of questions about how to teach my daughters about God and His Word. One day as I read my Bible, God amazed me by showing me His guidelines.

Read When You’re Not Sure How to Parent on Elizabeth & Jim George.

The choices you make about dating will be some of the most important ones you make in your life. That’s why you should make plans now for when you may date in the future. Wait to date until you’re ready to look for a life partner. But until then, let’s do some homework. Make a […]

Read Teen Tuesday: Dating “A-List” on Elizabeth & Jim George.