Posts by Gina Conroy
Gracie’s High School Miracle!
Tonight at dinner we were going over our extra curricular budget. I was using the time as an impromtu math lesson with my older boys. As we calculated the money,I asked the boys, “so what is it?” (referring to the answer to the math problem.) In the most serious tone, Gracie, my 4 year old,…
Read MoreI’ve Started a Webring
I know, like I don’t have enough blogrolls listed in my sidebar. But I’m really excited about this one. I haven’t found one yet that meets all of my needs as a Christian writing mom, so I started my own. I also started another blog to host this webring and I’ll be looking for contributors…
Read MoreFrom Laundry Basket to Garbage Can
I wish I had a before picture for this one, but if you will…imagine a 10 year old slate blue plastic trash can. Nasty, stained and UGLY. Well, why did it take me this long to realize I didn’t have to live with the unsightly thing? Recently I purchased a wicker hamper with a lid…
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: Beauty & the Beast!!
Okay, did you notice Belle’s hands?????
Read MoreIn Honor of My 100th Post
100 things you probably don’t care to know about me. Okay, here’s the trick. How to give the info. without revealing too much. 1. I grew up in NY 2. Not NYC or Up State 3. I’m full blooded Italian 4. Didn’t really enjoy my childhood 5. I wrote poems and sang songs to Jesus…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Philippians
It’s amazing that after 20 years of living for Christ, Philippians still remains my favorite book of the Bible. I can’t get past the first chapter without claiming that first prayer Paul prayed for the Philippians in verse 6. “He who began a good work in *me will carry it on to completion until the…
Read MoreDo Diet Sodas Cause Weight Gain?
I’ve been doing a great job cutting back on caffeine and sodas this summer, but this week I’ve back slidden. Here’s a great reason to cut out the diet coke and pick up the water bottle again.
Read MoreIs it in Your Nature to Nurture?
I was a bit surprised by this article about a mom who openly admits she’s bored with her children. After reading the article it’s obvious to me how this mom lacks a nurture gene and is solely focused on herself and her needs and desires. If you don’t believe me, go read it for yourself.…
Read MoreVideo Game Addiction
PS 2, Nintendo, X-Box. Whatever you want to call it, I’m convinced it was sent here straight from the pit to torture moms. Is it just my family, or do your kids turn into little monsters, fighting and jockeying for their game time? My youngest has just started playing with her brothers. That makes four…
Read MoreLife’s Distractions
So many things distract us from our true calling in life. It’s an easy way for the enemy to keep us headed down the wrong path, the path which though seemingly innocent doesn’t line up with the purpose God has designed us for. Take for example my recent attempt to sell on ebay. I figured…
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