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May 26, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 10 Comments

Devotion: Who Defines When We Are Really Grown Up?

Devotion: Who Defines When We Are Really Grown Up?

"Son though He was, He learned obedience from what He suffered." (Hebrews 5:8) My wife and I were "Helicopter Parents." Having a child of the Millennial Generation, like so many parents of our time, we hovered over our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Family, God, Parenting

August 29, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

An Unexpected Best. . . Day. . . Ever

An Unexpected Best. . . Day. . . Ever

"Mom, this was the best day ever." My son is riding in the backseat nibbling on a star chicken nugget. I woke up just a few hours earlier. I had been up most of the night fighting side effects of a medication. Sick again … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Founder's Blog, This is Me, What's New? Tagged With: Lord, Parenting

August 25, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 8 Comments

Watching My Tongue When I Have a Right to Be Frustrated

Watching My Tongue When I Have a Right to Be Frustrated

I am annoyed. I am frustrated. And I am justified. I am just starting to feel a bit better after having a flu-like bug for a few days. Yesterday I scheduled a babysitter to come 11-5 today to take my son to the park, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Founder's Blog, This is Me, What's New? Tagged With: Family, God, Mother, Parenting, Rest Ministries, San Diego, Satan

August 15, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

My Grandmother’s Table

My Grandmother’s Table

1954. My mother's mother got a new table. My mother was in third grade. Each day she came home from school and sat at it and had popcorn and grape juice. Now it sits in my home. My grandmother has been in heaven for over a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Founder's Blog, This is Me, What's New? Tagged With: Family, God, Mother, Parenting, Rest Ministries, San Diego

June 19, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

My First Day of Fatherhood

My First Day of Fatherhood

By Karlton Douglas Here is the story of my experience at becoming a father. The thought I hope you keep in mind is that our Heavenly Father cares even more for us than we do our own children, and unlike us, He doesn't feel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Parenting, What's New? Tagged With: Parenting

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