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Reading tips, behind-the-scenes notes, and encouragement for the journey through the Bible — between Monday episodes.
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How to start reading Genesis (even if you never have)
You don't need a seminary degree or a perfect quiet time. Here's the low-pressure way in.
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Welcome to the Bible Book Club blog
A new home for behind-the-scenes notes, reading tips, and encouragement between Monday episodes.
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Uncategorized Jan 31, 2021
New Podcast: Bible Book Club
The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? Heather Rubio and Susan Merrill read, discuss, and explore the only book ever written that can change your life forever. All you have to do is listen. Join us as we st
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Parenting Apr 3, 2019
I was Craving a Connection to My Kids
Do your conversations with your daughter ever seem like a litany of corrections and instructions? Perhaps they sound like this: “Did you brush your teeth?” Please don’t provoke your brother!” “Your softball uniform is on the dryer.” With school, sports, recitals, holidays, and church programs- in ou
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Parenting Mar 24, 2019
From Me to You
We arrived at school, the kids got out the car, and I drove away, marveling that Megan had put into practice what we had discussed. I so badly wanted to encourage her to continue being patient with her siblings. Then my joy turned pensive. I began to worry that I would forget to praise her after sch
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Parenting Dec 17, 2018
4 Ways to Get Your Kids to Turn to You, Instead of the Internet
When your children have questions about life, where do they turn for answers? Google? Alexa? Friends? Or you? Our kids have more access to information than ever before. They’ve grown up with the Internet, social media, and now Alexa and they have access all day. And they may be more comfortable or t
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Parenting Dec 10, 2018
iMOM’s Most Popular Web Page Ever
This past Sunday in church my pastor shared a quote that made everyone laugh, but it’s actually really, really sad. He told us that Prince Edward of England was quoted as saying, “The thing that impresses me most about America is the way parents obey their children.” Ugh! Is this true? Possibly, I m
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Parenting Dec 3, 2018
The Lawnmower Mom
I’m leading a small group on Genesis, so I’ve been reading a lot about the Patriarchs and, in particular, Jacob. At the end of his life, Jacob blessed each of his 12 sons, but some of the blessings weren’t what we would normally consider a blessing. He laid out things they’d done in their past, good
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Parenting Nov 26, 2018
Why You Really Don’t Want to Be a Controlling Mother
I sure hope I’m not a controlling mother, but sometimes I fear that I am. I’m certainly more hands-on with my children than my mom was, and I do tend to give a lot of direction and instruction to my children. Sadly, even good, caring moms can veer into the controlling zone (think helicopter/lawnmowe
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Parenting Nov 19, 2018
3 Risky Choices Your Child May Learn From You
The secret to loving your children well is showing them how to live well through the choices you make. One of my girls is pregnant. It was surprising to me how many foods and medicines she has been told to avoid for the health of her baby. One of them is lunch meat. I think that is all I ate with my
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Parenting Nov 12, 2018
Are You Ready for These 5 Teen Challenges?
The other day, I had a friend confide in me the struggles she’s facing with her adolescent son. His temper is out of control…his grades are slipping…his relationship with his sister is far from great…and on and on. My heart broke for my friend. But it got me thinking about why some adolescents strug
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Parenting Nov 7, 2018
3 Ways to be a Sneaky Mom
I am a sneaky mom. I will sometimes work quietly, without my children knowing it, to help them along—not to interfere, but to put opportunities for growth or involvement in their path. And I’m not the only sneaky mom out there! A friend of mine said she was a little sneaky when she helped her son ge
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Marriage Nov 5, 2018
Is Your Marriage Slipping into the Future?
Most people (myself included!) spend their lives in the Someday Zone. We say things like, Someday, I’ll… And we fill in the blank. Someday I’ll apply for that dream job. Someday I’ll take my spouse to Europe. Someday I’ll try marriage counseling. Someday I’ll get away for a long weekend with my husb
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