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Doing Nice Things for Others and Being Considerate

Tuesday, 19 March 2019 by TOSBlog

Being considerate is a trait we want our son, Luke, to learn. This is because we think Luke will love others when he’s considerate, but also be personally happier as he gives to other people. It seems that when we try to aim at happiness directly, we so often miss it. But, if we

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National Craft Month – Making a Birthday Greeting Card

Monday, 18 March 2019 by TOSBlog

When we are talking about birthday presents and greeting cards, I always tell my child that handmade items will have high value as gifts. Handmade gifts are intrinsically special; the touch of our hands makes it valuable. I taught my kid how to make various items that are worthy gifts, using paper, cloth, yarn,

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Hey Mama Monday: God Never Tires of Helping You

Monday, 18 March 2019 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, I heard you were struggling again. I think part of the problem is that you keep forgetting how big He is, how in control He is of the situation, and how He’s using it right now for your good. He loves you. He’s going to grow you. You keep thinking He has

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Finding a Fortress from Fretting

Sunday, 17 March 2019 by TOSBlog

Fretting. That gnawing sensation in the pit of our stomach, often found escorting doubts that either we aren’t enough, or our actions are all for nothing. How do we overcome it? Especially when it reaches the all-consuming stage, defining who we are and parading our worst fears before our eyes. In His great love,

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