November 2021

  • kids church

An Open Letter to Kids Church Leaders

An open letter to kids church leaders: you are doing more for our children than you realise. Praise God for your ministry! For 15 years, I’ve served in kids church or children's ministry at different churches and denominations. During that time, I worked almost solely with 2-4 year olds. Through those years, I wondered about the impact it had on their lives – if any – apart from providing a child-free ...

By |2021-11-02T10:58:55+10:00November 3rd, 2021|FAITH, Children|0 Comments
  • Christmas recipe

How to Make a Chocolate Nativity Scene

It’s November, which means next month is Christmas. It will come sooner than you think. Here’s a Christmas recipe to tuck away, ready for the silly season. Recently, I had a crazy idea of creating a Christmas nativity scene out of chocolate. If I’m honest, I’m no food blogger. I have previously shared a photo of my Christmas shortbread: it was as black as the ace of spades. That’s what happens ...

By |2021-12-15T09:29:27+10:00November 2nd, 2021|MOTHERS, Children, Dads, FAMILIES|0 Comments
  • changing people

The First Person I Need to Change is Me!

The desire to change other people is natural but it will only lead to frustration. You will enjoy the most success and contentment in life when you focus not on changing people but changing yourself. If only my children were more helpful and cooperative… If only I had a smaller behind and a prettier face… If only they understood me better… If only everyone in this house was more considerate… If ...

By |2022-08-12T10:25:16+10:00November 1st, 2021|MOTHERS, FAMILIES, LOVE & MARRIAGE|0 Comments
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