“My Child Will Never Lie to Me.” written by Gretchen Fant Have you ever lied? Then you can mark it down: your kids will, too. If you think your child will never lie, you have probably already been hoodwinked. (They’ll tell you about it when they turn 25!) Children lie just like we do. …
Category: Lies Moms Believe
“I Need to Have It All Together.”
She always looked like a million bucks—coming to church with a perfectly planned outfit and every hair in place. Plus, she even had matching accessories. Not the kinds that are child-friendly either, but real, non-chewable ones. Nevermind the fact that she had several children in tow who always seemed well-dressed and even better behaved. I, …
“I Don’t Have Time to Serve My Husband.”
“I Don’t Have Time to Serve My Husband” written by Lauren Washer Without saying a word I can quickly communicate to my husband that all of my energy is spent and there’s nothing left for him. A subtle sideways glance, rolling my eyes when he compliments me, turning my back to him when getting undressed …
“My Life is Over When My Children Leave Home.”
My son/daughter just moved out of the home: Now My Life is Over. written by Gretchen Fant Children grow up. It’s a fact. But for some reason, when my children were young, my mindset was that I would always have them at home. I didn’t really believe that, but I just couldn’t grasp the reality …
“My Children are Too Young to Understand the Bible.”
“My children are too young to understand the Bible.” First off, let me just say this: you might be right. Your kids might be too little to grasp the fact that God created the world by speaking, that Jesus became a human while remaining fully God, and that the Spirit of God lives inside …
“My Child Owes Me.”
My Child Owes Me: The Lie of the Mortgagee Mom written by Denise Cunningham I could hardly believe the story as it was told to me! It seems that a family had adopted and raised a boy into manhood. The parents had provided the average things a family would offer a child—a home, food, and …
“My Child is the Best.”
My Child is the Best written by Gretchen Fant “I must boost my child’s self-image by making sure he believes he is the best in whatever he does.” Parents want their children to succeed; it’s just part of being a good, loving parent. We want them to be well-rounded, well-educated, skilled, and accepted by their …
“I Don’t Have Time to be in God’s Word.”
“When my days are especially busy, my body is exhausted, and my mind is struggling to focus, I have a hard time just getting basic life requirements accomplished. Certainly, there’s no time to spend on something ‘extra’ like reading the Bible.” There have been many times when these thoughts have run through my head, especially …