I Need Heaven
I held a magnifying glass up to my eye and jokingly asked Elijah, “Is this what things look like to you when you aren’t wearing…
Author: Joy T Mendoza
Draw the Line Far Away From Adultery
“You shall not commit adultery.” Exodus 5:14 Let me begin by saying that adultery is emblematic of our heart condition above all else. When Jesus…
My Heart Is Turned Towards You
This morning, amidst the flurry of activity I found myself in while preparing for a homeschool playgroup and all-day meetings, Edric very sweetly told…
Helping A Child Overcome Shyness
My fourth child, Tiana, might be labeled as shy by people who first encounter her, especially when she clings on to me during social gatherings….
Breakfasts In Our Home
Breakfast is a pretty substantial meal in our home. Personally, I wouldn’t mind eating dinner leftovers for breakfast, but Edric and the kids always want…
Fourteen Is Better Than Thirteen
I sat across from Edric at a cafe this morning, studying his face like I hadn’t seen it a million times. Has it really been…
Pursuing Peace at Home
Sometimes managing household help and a driver is stressful for me when their inter-personal relationships get complicated. When unsettled issues linger, their work and the…
Discover True Life
In the book, Be the Best Mom You can Be, authors Marina and Gregory Slayton wrote, “The search for identity and meaning is central to…
Have Fun With Your Spouse
Our Thursday night group is on the third session of Craig and Amy Groeschel’s DVD marriage series entitled “From This Day Forward.” The most recent…
Compliment Character
Years ago my third son, Titus, might have seemed like a difficult child to parent. He was strong-willed, easily upset, and physically curious. He cared…
Renovating the Homeschool Room
Who messes up on IKEA instructions?! I do! I did! With a day to redecorate our homeschool room before it was going to be documented…
You Cannot Pray and Stay Upset With Your Spouse
I darted out the door for a 10 PM run a few evenings ago after Edric and I had a conflict. The cause of our…
