Quick to Judge?

Quick to Judge? I think yes, in some circumstances we find ourselves judging. We know that God does not want us to judge yet with society the way it is we do!
I am not usually to quick to judge but I will admit I did today, I judged a young man, why? I looked at him in his torn up jeans, mohawk up to the sky, and torn up t-shirt, and I judged him. I did not even think about it until I saw him walk up to the gentlemen up by the doors who was accepting donations. This wonderful young man walked up and dug some money out of his pocket and donated, it was like a slap in the face!

I had passed judgemet on a young man which I had no right to do so in the first place and then God convicted me for my wrong doing and I knew it! I immediately asked God for  forgiveness I was         

reminded that I have no right to judge.                                

There are men who are dressed in suits and work at multi-million corporations who commit adultery and abuse their loved ones and yet no one here judges them, God will judge them.

It's not our place to judge not now or ever. I will do my best not to judge and if I do I pray that God will convict me for it, it's not my place. I am judged every day from others who don't know me and people who think they know me. I have changed over the years and you'd be amazed what God can do to any person who really wants him.

This happened the other day, I am thankful that God convicted me the way he did. Please remember not to pass judgement, let God do the judging.


After posting this I had a woman (not saying any names I promise) contact me and told me how much this post meant to her. She experienced something similar with her son who well, some what rebelled as kids do, and she had a hard time with it as well as questioned herself what people would think. I am so thankful to her, it really encouraged me. To that special woman, thank you and I wish you the best with your son. Just remember God has a plan and it will all work out.

Microwave Hair!

Microwave hair, yes I know it sounds weird but it's a funny story!
This morning after giving all my girls their baths and getting them all dressed for church I decided I was going to attempt to get in the shower without any little girls trying to overtake the bathroom. I made it, that was awesome, no kiddos barging in for my shower, yeah.
After enjoying a hot shower, I got dressed and figured I could do my hair quick. Lol, that was to much to ask for as a mom of three little and having my sister in-law in the house. By the time I had gotten back to the bathroom it was taken! Yup, here stands mom with wet hair thinking okay by the time the bathroom is open it will give me ten minutes to get ready. Yup, seems to work this way a lot.
I don't know what over came me but I used the microwave door as a mirror, yes it sounds strange but a mom's gotta do what a mom's gotta do! I must say it was not as great as my mirror but hey it turned out pretty good. Picture posted above.

Weaving our children's hearts for God..

God help us to weave a tapestry of love and not hate in our children, a spirit of tolerance and caring, a dedication to freedom for all and not just some. God help us to sow seeds of peace and justice in our children's hearts today.

Every christian parent wants to teach their children to be faithful to our wonderful God.

I have found myself struggling lately with keeping my kiddo God oriented as I like to say, when life get' crazy (which tends to happen when you have children) it's nice to be able to have some little reminders of how to keep your kiddos on the right track to having God in their lives.

So anywho, I decided that I need to come up with a plan for when life does get crazy. Some sort of plan that both my hubby (Steve) and I could both keep up with. After searching high and low this is what I have come up with to keep strong with weaving our children's hearts and spirits in this crazy world.

~Weaving our kiddo's hearts and spirits in a crazy world~

1)Pray, pray, pray...

We need to teach our children that praying to God is just like talking to one another, there is no special way to talk to God. We can be silent in prayer, whisper real quiet, talk at a normal tone, or however it is we like to talk to Him.

2)Uncondititional Love...

Our children need to know that we love them no matter what, even when we are upset or have to punish them. We need to reaasure our kiddos that we love them undconditionally and nothing will change our love for them.

 3)Teach our children that God loves them.

He is beautiful, loving, kind, and merciful. He is the best friend anyone could have. Teach them to love God in return because He has given them so much. The best way to love Him is to do what He wants of us.

4)Know God has a plan...

It's our responsiblity to teach our children that the Lord has a plan for our lives, even when bad or unfortuante things happen to us it is for a reason and is part of God's plan for us.

5)Set a family day (atleast one day every week)

Take one day a week for your family, it really doesn't matter what you do as long as your together. Play board games, watch a movie and eat some yummy popcorn, go for a family walk, go outside and play (mom' don't be scared of getting dirty, I'll admit I have had issues getting down and dirty in the past with the kiddos) make mud pies lol, just spend time with family.

6)The worst moments happen..
When our frustration turns into accusation:

"You blew it."
"You'll never get it."
"I don't even know why I try to teach you these things."
"What...ever! You figure it out, I'm done trying."
"You're grounded...for life!"

How we model correction and coaching for kids doesn't have to be so negative for them and frustrating for us. But it starts with our taking the self-discipline we've learned in our faith and not exempting ourselves from practicing it repeatedly and consistently with our kids. They do not deserve our venting, nor are they equipped to deal with it.

7)Use the magic words

"Stop stop stop" if anything is getting to be too much (tickling, teasing, anything scary). All siblings and parents agree to stop the behavior immediately. Everyone keeps this rule because they all might need to use it some time.

Still working on this one with my girls, man if they get into a tiss, everybody watch out!!! Patience mom, that' the key.

Hope you enjoy this, I found some of these on the web and other I did myself. I am finding myself getting better at keeping up with it, remember when life gets tough or crazy all you have to do is..

Pray, pray, pray....

Hannah and her famous tu-tu!

I adore my soon to be three year old, she absolutely loves her tu-tu's.
I found her in the missing the other day so I began to search the house for the missing, tu-tu wearing, giggling little girl. After searching for a little bit I suddenly heard the water running "coming from the bathroom, never a good sign"! I entered the bathroom to find this beautiful little girl balancing on the drawer, in her adorable little pink tu-tu, washing her hands.
What a cute sight!
So I ask her, "Hannah boo, what are you doing?" she responds in a sweet little voice "I'm washing my hands mommy, I'm big!"
I couldn't say anything, all I could do was smile.

It's moments like this that make me smile and remember how lucky I really am and how blessed I truley am..