Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Names of God (a series)

Almighty God

God first revealed this name to Abram, in Genesis 17:1. The original Hebrew name for Almighty God is El Shaday. And it means; almighty, powerful, and impregnable.

Impregnable is the word that excites me! The Webster's dictionary definition is; not able to be captured. Firm.

Our God is AWESOME! We are serving a God that NO FOE can capture, defeat, or overthrow. That little worm satan tried, and God kicked him to the curb! We have a God that can NOT be conquered. Period.

God has given us AUTHORITY over the enemy. The enemy can only defeat us if we let him. James 4:7 says, Be subject to God. Resist the devil, stand firm against him, and he will flee from you. It didn't say he might flee...it said he WILL FLEE! The enemy has no choice, because God's Word says so, and God's Word is the FINAL authority.

God cannot be defeated or outwitted. He is IMPREGNABLE! And He's our Daddy!! WHOO HOO! And through Him, we can overcome ANYTHING that worm throws at us!!

Let's Pray;

Daddy God, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I just love You and am completely and totally in awe of You. I am honored that You love me so much. You are My God. You are God Almighty, El Shaday. Praise, Glory, and Honor be to your Name, FOREVER! In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

In His Love and Service,
Lara


Note: All Scripture is taken from the Amplified Bible.

Friday, August 11, 2006

Avoiding The Morning Rush

It’s stressful isn’t it? Having to get all those things ready, trying not to forget anything, not to mention bickering kids, tantrums about what to wear or the sleepy head who doesn’t want to wake up. No, the morning rush isn’t any fun but luckily there are a few things you can do to bring peace back into your family’s morning routine.

Prepare Ahead – Sounds simple enough but did you know you could actually leave just about everything ready for the next day? It might take a few extra minutes out of your evening but you’ll be much faster if you prepare everything once the kids are asleep rather than rushing in the morning.

Lay out the kids clothes for the next day - Include things like hair clips, socks and shoes. And don’t forget to lay out your clothes too.

Leave breakfast ready (or nearly ready) - Depending on what you have for breakfast you can often pre-prepare a lot of it. If you have pancakes make the batter the night before and stick it in the fridge. If you have cereal and toast, leave the cereal out, bowls, spoons and bread. You can even set the table to save time.

Pre-Pack Lunch Boxes - If your kids take a packed lunch to school prepare it the night before. Most things like sandwiches will be fine left in the fridge overnight.

Pack Their School Bags – Look through their bags and make sure there aren’t any last minute dates or events you’ve overlooked. Pack all their books and things in their bags and leave everything by the front door.

Get The Kids Involved – The responsibility of getting the kids to school shouldn’t completely lie on your shoulders. As soon as children are old enough to help out then they should. Even the youngest of kids can help.

Make a Chart – If your kids (like most kids) are forgetful, make a chart for each one which explains in order all the things they need to do in the morning. You can draw pictures for the really young ones and write a description for the older ones. For example, you can have a picture of a toothbrush, then the school clothes, hair brush, etc.

Talk to your kids about the list beforehand and explain it to them. Then stick it up in a prominent place in their rooms and the next time they ask you “mom, what do I do know?” tell them to go look at their list. This is a great way of getting kids a little more involved and to start teaching them responsibility.

By preparing ahead you can’t avoid all of your family’s morning stresses but it will certainly help a lot, and who knows you may even have time for that extra cup of coffee.


Source: http://www.momsoffaith.com

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Thursday, August 10, 2006

Tips in Choosing the Right Kids Games for Your Developing Child
By: Dave Poon

Kids games play a major role on the development of every child. It is not only a leisure activity but also helps in the growth process of a child. It is important to choose the right kids game for your child. Kids games enhance the emotional, physical and intellectual development of children.

Here are some tips to remember when choosing the perfect kids games for your child.

1. Determine the games that are suited to the age of your child. Kids games that involve physical activities are perfect for toddlers. Children who are at their toddler age love to do physical activities.

2. Identify the interests of your child. When choosing games for your child, make sure that your child would enjoy and have a wonderful time learning. If your child has interests on puzzles, then you may let your child engage in trivia games, word puzzles and jigsaw. Identifying his interests will also help you choose games that will get your child off on the right foot.

3. Educational kids games are also perfect for children who love to discover things and ideas. They will surely learn many things and will develop their intellectual abilities. Educational kids games are also perfect for parents who would like to engage in their children's activities.

4. Make sure that the games that your child engages to are safe. Safety among children is the most important factor to consider. Kids games should help children grow and have fun. They should not cause harm to your child. Make sure that the games would not cause harm to your child even when elders are not around.

5. Also make sure that the games will help your child in developing his social skills. Make sure that the games are interactive. It is also better if parents and other members for the family can join. This will not only help your child develop his social skills but will also serve as a family bonding activity.

6. Observe your child with the games he is playing. Make sure that he is always excited about it. Once you see that he is already bored with the games, and then you may consider introducing a new one for your child.

7. Do not forget to set rules. Games should be played at the right time and the right place. Setting rules would make your child more responsible and disciplined. Do not forget to explain to your child the reason why he has to follow such rules. Make sure that he understands them so that he may follow even when you are not around.

Once you have chosen the perfect games for your child, you may be assured that your child would have a wonderful time and at the same time develop as an emotionally, intellectually and physically fit individual. Find time to join with your his activities to ensure his safety while playing and at the same time spend a quality time together.

Source: http://www.momsoffaith.com

About the Author: Dave Poon is an accomplished writer who specializes in the latest in Home and Parenting. For more information regarding Kids Games please drop by at http://www.childrenspelling.com/