Here is what's on my mind. You know how in John it talks about sheep and the shepherd and whatnot?
I've thought about that before and mostly concentrated on what it means to be a good sheep...hearing the Shepherds voice, following him, etc.
But yesterday when I was reading it again I had a lovely safe feeling come over me when I realized that the sheep do not fight the wolf. The Shepherd fights the wolf.
Exhale. It will all be okay. I certainly do not have to do everything.
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My Good Shepherd
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Teaching Moments
Friday, April 24, 2009
So we try to teach our children not to "take the Lord's name in vain." We explain that it's because we love Jesus and our Heavenly Father and we want to show our love for them by not using their names in casual or disrespectful ways.
It's pretty easy for me because I'm at home most of the time, but it can be hard for my tiny shinys since they hear "oh. my. God." all the time at school and on television. I really never hear the big kids say it anymore, but Ellie must be hanging out with someone who really likes the phrase because she has been saying it. A lot.
It may seem weird, but it kind of hurts my ears. So I explained again to her why we don't say it and my little sweetheart cried because she felt so bad. I told her that I wasn't mad and that we should try to think of something else she can say when she starts to say, "oh my..."
Here is what she came up with, "oh my cheesy noodle pants!"
I think we can really make this popular people. Let's all say it! Go on, it will make you smile.
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