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Closure
June 17, 2013 • Uncategorized
Closure can be such a difficult thing. Letting go of something to reach for something different in my estimation is one of the most vulnerable places I have experienced. In my life, I can think of a few different seasons…
Humility
June 17, 2013 • Uncategorized
<h3>Humility.</h3>What a difficult issue! We want our children to be confident and not to struggle with insecurity. Our desire as parents is that they would accomplish the fullness of God’s will for their lives. That they would absolutely exhaust their…
Kindness
June 17, 2013 • Uncategorized
<h3>Oftentimes we say to our kids,</h3><blockquote>You should be kind. Show her some kindness. Can you please be kind to your little brother?</blockquote>It is my prayer that we will begin to teach them how to be kind in practical ways.<p ><img…
The Love of a Mother
June 17, 2013 • Uncategorized
<h3 >There are few things</h3><h3 >more intense,</h3><h3 >more self-less,</h3><h3 >more overwhelming,</h3><h3 >more painful,</h3><h3 >more fulfilling,</h3><h3 >more frightening,</h3><h3 >more exhilarating,</h3><h3 >more true</h3><h1 >than the love of a mother.</h1> <p ><a href=”https://candygibbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/MothersLove.jpeg”><img alt=”Candy Gibbs, Brian Gibbs, Pearls curriculum, Chosen curriculum, Purity Curriculum, parenting,…
Compassion
June 17, 2013 • Uncategorized
<b>“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” – Colossians 3:12.</b> <a href=”https://candygibbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/images-2.jpeg”><img alt=”Candy Gibbs, Brian Gibbs, Pearls curriculum, Chosen curriculum, Purity Curriculum, parenting, parents, parenthood, parenting resources, positive parenting,…
Chosen, Holy, and Dearly Loved
June 17, 2013 • Uncategorized
<h2>“Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12</h2>The name “CHOSEN” came from Colossians 3:12. What does it mean to be chosen, holy and dearly loved? One of the…
You are Chosen: Mentoring Programs for Girls
June 17, 2013 • Uncategorized
In 2004, we began a mentoring program for teen girls called <a title=”find out more here” href=”https://midnightblue-oyster-566987.hostingersite.com/just-for-girls/pearls” target=”_blank”>Pearls</a>. The idea was that we wanted to encourage young ladies to live a life of purity and to be all that God…
I am in Your Corner
June 17, 2013 • Uncategorized
For all of you who know me well, you know that I love sports and really almost all sports. I don’t think winning is everything, but I do believe that pushing oneself to try harder and to achieve is a…
Parenting Your Teen
June 17, 2013 • Uncategorized
<h2 >Have you heard people say things like…</h2><h2 >“Oh you thought it was the terrible 2s!”</h2><h2 >“She just turned 13, you better buckle up”</h2><h2 >“You have teenagers…I’ll pray for you.”</h2>I think that often times the teen years are looked at…
Daddy’s Love
June 17, 2013 • Uncategorized
<em>Today I have the pure pleasure of sharing the thoughts of a dear friend of mine, Amy Kirkland. You are going to be so encouraged! Let’s snuggle up in Daddy’s lap today and rest! He is a good, good Daddy!…
