by Lori Prehar | Aug 28, 2014 | Encouragement, Gratitude, Parenting, Praise, Uncategorized
One day this summer I said to my son, “What on earth makes you think I’m even going to consider getting you that video game when you don’t value the ones I’ve already given you?” Well… you know how sometimes words barked at your children while compassionately child...
by Lori Prehar | May 16, 2014 | Christian Music, Parenting, Praise, Praise Songs, Prayer, Serving Others, Uncategorized
Now that I hit the bottom of the bottle – of Dreft – as yummy an aroma as baby laundry detergent might be, I can honestly say I don’t see myself waking up one day and missing the smell of the stuff. This week I finished the last of 11 years of Costco-sized bottles of...
by Lori Prehar | Aug 19, 2013 | Encouragement, Parenting, Uncategorized
“I’m ignoring on you!” screams the little girl at her brother(s). “Terrorizing your siblings is not going to turn into a competitive sport this summer!” screams the Mom. “Mom! I’m SOOOOOOOOOO booooooooooooooooooored!” scream all vertically challenged people as often...
by Lori Prehar | Jun 12, 2013 | Encouragement, Gratitude, Parenting, Uncategorized
I read a lot of devotionals – shocker, I know. One I read the other night focused on Romans 8:1, “There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” LEAP with me. I promise to connect the dots. I’ve been giggling with some of my friend’s about my son...
by Lori Prehar | Apr 9, 2013 | Church Family, Encouragement, Gratitude, Member of Mount Olive, Parenting, Praise, Uncategorized
For years I’ve heard my mother-in-law say: “I don’t function well in the morning.” I never probed, just assumed that meant it’s not her best time of day. Then on Easter Sunday when I awoke, my mind completely short-circuited – I’m talking a TOTAL MALFUNCTION. If this...
by Lori Prehar | Jan 12, 2013 | Encouragement, Parenting, Trust, Uncategorized
When I brought Gracelyn to preschool today, I was quietly ushered into the office by the normally cheery, smiling face of the office manager. She had a walkie-talkie in her right hand and brought it to her lips and said sternly, “All classrooms that are outside: we...
