Sunday, March 14, 2010

When Asking Questions Is a GOOD Thing

February 1, 2010 by adavant  
Filed under Alyssa's Journal

This weekend I spoke to a group of 1st – 6th grade girls.  The topic was what they can learn from Queen Esther.  Queen Esther was a very brave young woman.  One of the girls there was to me, very brave.  She asked me question after question about the story, about myself, about whatever came [...]

Just Live It

June 22, 2009 by adavant  
Filed under Articles & Advice, Parenting 101

I have heard it said many times, “Values are better caught than taught”.  Are there values or morals that you are hoping to teach your children? Do you attempt to “teach” these values or do you live them?  Are they a part of who you are and with your daily life do you show that [...]

Because I Said So

May 4, 2009 by adavant  
Filed under Articles & Advice

Girls,  How many times has your momma said this, “Because I said so.” When my momma said it, she backed it with a promise.  She meant business.  I knew  my mom meant business, but she also modeled obedience for me.  She expected me to obey, but she also obeyed God.  She modeled this for me.
She [...]

Yes, Mom and Dad, You Will Be Honored Again

January 5, 2009 by adavant  
Filed under Parenting 101

There are many commandments that we are given as children of God. The Bible lays these out for us in the Ten Commandments and other Scriptures. Some are easy to follow, while others we struggle with.  Honoring our father and mother is one that during our teen years we often struggle to keep.  The simple [...]