Category Archives: parenting

Sometimes it’s hard to be a parent

Posted on September 12, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Do your children ever make you cry? I talked to a parent recently who was having a difficult time coping with a child who is constantly angry.  Parenting can be difficult and ultimately we can only do our best. I … Continue reading →

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The one with the vanishing spray

Posted on July 17, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

My favourite part of the world cup was the vanishing spray (yes I’m being serious). The use of this spray is genius! At a free kick the referee marks out a line that opposing players have to stand behind. The … Continue reading →

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Stress!!!!!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Yesterday I had one of the most stressful hours of my life. I was at the toddler group we run at church and I needed to play some music for the pass the parcel game. The sound desk was showing … Continue reading →

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My Greatest Creation is You

Posted on June 15, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Tony was miserable, his life was falling apart and he knew that he was slowly dying. He was desperate to find a cure from the poison that was killing him and he had been told there were answers in his … Continue reading →

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The one where my daughter was brave

Posted on June 8, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Yesterdays blog finished with a picture and Bible verses about God lifting us out of the mud and giving us a solid place to stand. I wanted a picture as a background for the verses but couldn’t find what I … Continue reading →

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The hamster prayer

Posted on June 1, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Several years ago there was a hamster who escaped. It waited (I’m sure this was a conspiracy) until Tracey was away and until I was really tired to make it’s great escape. One of my children came in to my … Continue reading →

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The one where my daughter was well behaved

Posted on May 23, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

I have a daughter who has special needs who we home school. I had an appointment with a financial advisor today and needed to take her with me, so I packed an mp3 player and headphones and we made it … Continue reading →

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