Megan Breedlove

You can learn a lot from not knowing anything about science. Let me explain. The other day, Kenny asked me whether a “space storm” was the same thing as a black hole. Not knowing what a space storm was, I asked him, “What is a space storm?” “Well,” Kenny said, “it does such-and-such.” “No, not …

8 Ways to Look at Yourself Through God’s Eyes Read More »

Why does she get to be so beautiful? Why does she get to have such a nice house/car/husband? Why does she get to be so talented/popular? We’ve all wondered why that one certain person seems to have everything going for her, while our own lives are falling apart. We’ve asked ourselves—or asked others, or complained …

When You’re Jealous Read More »

The first part of the book of Revelation actually begins in a pretty run-of-the-mill manner. No dragons, no incredible creatures, no language that is hard to understand. Just the apostle John, being given a revelation and taking dictation for a letter from God to each of the seven churches. The letters all follow pretty much …

A Revelation From the Holy Spirit for Moms Read More »

Six weeks or so ago, our church held a week of Vacation Bible School. The church was full of kids of all ages, from nursery age to rising sixth graders. Children entering seventh grade or above served as youth aides, assigned to assist the adults in making things run smoothly. One particular young man was …

4 Ways to Teach Your Children to Respect You Read More »

I remember the city pool I used to frequent when I was a kid. I loved that pool, and I spent many hours there every summer. One of my favorite things to do was jump off the high dive. That diving board was at least a hundred feet up in the air. You had to …

Jumping Off the Deep End Read More »

Imagine you’re a 7-year-old child who has just received a gift from someone. You’re happy about that, of course. You thank the giver, and you open the box. Now, imagine that inside the box is not just one gift, but a whole slew of gifts! You find a paint set, a craft kit, some candy, …

When You Don’t Get What You Expected Read More »

Last week, my three middle children—Kenny, Lindsey and Jessica—and I went to see a baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, where the Texas Rangers play. Although I can’t quote you any statistics or tell you much about the history of baseball, I do understand quite a bit about how the game is played, …

When You Almost Miss a Blessing Read More »

The other day, I was sitting at the computer when Timmy came into the room. “Do you want to sit on my lap?” I asked him. “Yeah,” Timmy said as I helped him climb up. “I’m a mountain.” “Okay, Mr. Mountain,” I said. “Actually, I think I’m a bear,” Timmy said. “Okay,” I said. (We’re …

Why You Should Dream Big Again Read More »

As far as I’m concerned, potty training is the worst part of parenting. Cleaning up vomit in the middle of the night? Not a problem. Changing overflowing, dirty diapers? No biggie. But trying to teach a child how to use the potty and then convince him to do so? The very thought makes me shudder. …

Imagine Would Would Happen if You Just Asked? Read More »

Let me just say right now that I’m not Martha Stewart. I can’t fold a napkin into the shape of anything (well, except a rotisserie chicken, but that’s another story), I don’t know how to arrange flowers, and my idea of a gourmet meal is when I not only prepare macaroni and cheese for my …

How You Served Jesus Today Read More »

I love to laugh. There’s something spirit-cleansing about a good, unbridled belly laugh. And when you laugh so hard that tears roll down your cheeks—what a blessing to the soul! So the other day, when I followed a friend’s Facebook link and found absolutely hilarious results that made me laugh until I cried, my soul …

Can (and Should) the Bible Make You Laugh? Read More »

This past Valentine’s Day, the kids and I attended a party sponsored by our homeschool co-op. One of the party activities involved a contest to see which child had decorated his or her Valentine’s box the best. Ellie, Kenny and Jessica brought the boxes they had designed the night before and placed them in the …

When You’ve Failed Read More »

I love to run for exercise. Recently, my youngest daughter, Jessica, decided to start running with me. Currently, she is working toward running enough times to earn a pair of good running shoes and some running apparel. There is a particular loop in my neighborhood that I often run: two blocks down, one block over, …

When Life Attacks Read More »

Yesterday, when my almost-3-year-old son wanted to help me cook supper, I let him do things like help me fill a pan with water and then put the lid on the pan. I didn’t let him turn on the burner on our gas stove or use the cleaver to dice the cooked chicken. I was …

The Greatest Danger You Face Read More »

I used to think (before I had children) that disciplining them would be a piece of cake. I figured that they would commit Infraction A, I would apply Discipline Technique B, and I would get Successful Resolution C. My kids would know that I meant business, and they would make the wise decision to stop …

When Parents Are Hypocrites Read More »