Spiritual Spots: Prayer & Prayer Journaling
August 30, 2010 by adavant
Filed under Articles & Advice, Parenting 101
This is the third in a series of posts on “Spiritual Spots” the series starts here. The last post was on Reading God’s Word. Today’s post will cover prayer and prayer journaling.
Prayer is our way of communicating with God. If you’re a Christian and have a “relationship” with God it is essential in order to [...]
Age Appropriate Manners
May 13, 2010 by adavant
Filed under Alyssa's Journal, Parenting 101
If you are the mother of little girls and boys like I am instead of teenagers, you may be wondering how manners should come into play in your home. Well, my theory is teach them when they are young and they will remember it when they are old. Manners are just like anything else in [...]
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 [...]










