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Bible Verses to Pray Over Our Kids This School Year

Today Can Be Different Posted on August 20, 2025 by SherylAugust 19, 2025

Personalizing Scripture transforms a Bible verse into a beautiful declaration between God and us. It helps us (and our children) to recognize more clearly who we are in Him: moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, students and a community that loves its children … who are totally dependent on a faithful, powerful God.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged child, children, grandchildren, guard children, kids, Philippians 4:13, pray over kids, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 91:11, school year | 5 Replies

Have You Ever Been Unfairly Judged?

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 9, 2025 by SherylJuly 8, 2025
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How many people have I hurt with my hasty and superficial judgments? How many have you?
When we feel the urge to judge, wouldn’t it be wiser (and more compassionate) to give others the benefit of the doubt? Isn’t this what we hope others would do for us?

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged anorexia nervosa, children, John 7:24, judgement, judgemental, judging others, judgment, mother, motherhood, passing judgement, weightloss, young mother

Which Scenario Do You Want For Your Children?

Today Can Be Different Posted on June 25, 2025 by SherylJune 23, 2025
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The post urges reflection on how our actions influence future generations’ views of faith. It contrasts the blessings of following God’s Word, likening the righteous to flourishing trees, against the ruin awaiting the wicked. The choice between a life of purpose and one of regret rests with us, impacting both ourselves and our children.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged children, consequences, disappointment, discerning, disobedience, disobey God’s Word, grandchildren, Psalm 1:3, Psalm 1:4, Psalm 1:5, Psalm 1:6, purpose, regret

Are We Modeling Intolerance to Our Children?

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 14, 2025 by SherylMay 12, 2025

When we demonstrate that someone who dares to cross us doesn’t deserve our respect and prayers, our children see us at our worst. What will their chances of succeeding in their relationships (and life) be if they behave in the same petty, unforgiving way we do?

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged beloved child, childish behavior, children, disagree, disagreement, disagrees, enemies, grandchildren, intolerance, lead your children, Matthew 5:44, pray for our children

A Mother’s Day Tribute to My Children’s Stepmother

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 7, 2025 by SherylMay 1, 2025
Debora Demoruelle Hamilton

Many years ago, after my first marriage ended and my mental health prevented me from raising my children, I asked God to provide a mother figure who could be there for them while I sought help in one behavioral medical unit (mental health hospital) after another. Thankfully, God provided that in Debbie.

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Posted in Couldn't Categorize (for countless reasons!) | Tagged children, grandchildren, joy, marriage, mother, mother's day, motherhood, Proverbs 31:28, stepmother, wife

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