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Keeping First Things First
Posted on 27. Aug, 2007 by Samantha Bell.
I set the alarm clock for 5:30 am. It rings, but I’m usually so tired I turn it off without realizing it. I wake up about an hour later, already late for what I need to accomplish. Take care of self: choose between 20 minutes of exercise or a longer shower – forget the makeup. [...]
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Run After Him
Posted on 27. Nov, 2006 by Samantha Bell.
My two-year-old enjoys reading The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown. We’ve had it in board book form since my oldest was little, and all of my children have enjoyed searching for the little bunny that’s hiding in the pages. Cute story, I often thought, until its timeless truth became real to me.
This fall, I’ve [...]
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It’s An Honor, Mrs. McCall
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 by Samantha Bell.
For over a year now, my children and I have been visiting an elderly woman in a nearby nursing home once a week. My reasons: to teach my children how to communicate with older adults, even those who are not in good health, and to do something nice [...]
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Enjoy the Journey
Posted on 09. Jul, 2006 by Samantha Bell.
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Ps. 118:24
“Yes, Lord, I’m glad for this day. I’m glad I can get so many things done today, ” I pray as I drive the children to the library. Three stops with four children in less than an [...]
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Let Peace Rule
Posted on 27. Jun, 2006 by Samantha Bell.
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” Colossians 3:15 (KJV)
It was a poorly organized Wal-Mart shopping trip. We had already picked up all of the groceries, including ice cream, and now here we were in the toy department, [...]
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Watching Out for Angry Words
Posted on 26. Jun, 2006 by Samantha Bell.
“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly…” Proverbs 14:17 KJV
My nine-year-old stood at the door, leaving it wide open. His pet bird was out of the cage, so I told him to shut it quickly before the cat came in or the bird took off. But different thoughts were swirling through his mind.
“Sister quit the [...]