Faith

Life and Death – Growing In God

We have talked a lot about life and death in our home over the last week.  It’s a heavy topic, but circumstances meant discussing death was unavoidable. The first thing that happened was that a young mum from our church passed away.  The kids understandably had some questions…

I Know The Plan

(image: The Old Post Road etsy store) Jeremiah 29:11 is a well known and much loved Bible verse, and it’s been on my heart this week.  You see, all of my plans have gone out the window, and God’s plan has fallen into place in a remarkable way. When things go right, some people say that “the planets have aligned.” Others say things are an “amazing coincidence” I say it’s God.

Prayer Works. Or Does It?

This post is part of the monthly Growing In God series. Join us! “Mummy, my prayer didn’t work.” My five year old was both cross and confused.  She had asked God for the rain to stop so that she and her friends could play in the big playground at school (a new novelty for the Grade One kids), but the wet weather persisted.  If anything, the rain got heavier as the week went on!

Beach Faith

During the Christmas break our little family enjoyed a week away at Coffs Harbour.  The kids and I particularly enjoyed the time we spent on the beach together (while SquiggleDad was sleeping in!)  We collected shells and pebbles, built sandcastles, explored the rocks, watched birds, and chased waves.  I grabbed a “teachable moment” to spontaneously talk to the kids about God too…

Introducing: Growing in God

I’m so excited to introduce you to a new project for this year: Growing in God. For quite some time now I have wanted to post more about my life as a Christian mum.  Over the last few years I have been writing more for Christian women’s publications such as Footprints Magazine, Mum2Mum Magazine, MOPS Australia’s blog, as well as editing Better Mum Magazine – but I have shared less about my faith...

It’s Christmas!

I love this clip from Hillsong because it just bubbles over with joy!  These kids will put a smile on your face, and no doubt your toes will be tapping along to the music.  Happy Christmas to you and your family. Cath xx

The Meaning of Easter

This is Easter for me. But what does Easter mean to you?

Bent Out Of Shape

It’s the first day of the new year.  Wow, 2011.  Today we have been packing away the tree and all the Christmasy things we’ve been using throughout December. Every year I use an old recipe passed down through my husband’s family to bake Christmas bickies.  As I returned the  Christmas shaped cutters to the back of the baking drawer I noticed that some of them were bent out of shape.  I squeezed...

Happy Christmas from SquiggleMum

A very happy Christmas to all of my readers!  May you and your families be blessed at this special time of year.  On Christmas Day, make sure you look your kids right in the eye and tell them that you love them, and that you are so glad they are yours.  There is no greater gift you can give your children than unconditional love. Don’t forget that you too are loved unconditionally – by the One who started...