Mama’s Excuses Revisited

Mama’s Excuses

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“My little man missed his nap today and that is why he slapped your Johnny. When your Johnny started screaming that he was hurt, it upset my boy so badly that he threw your cup and broke it, but he didn’t do it intentionally. Besides, he was just upset that it was empty and he doesn’t yet understand how to ask. This whole thing was just a misunderstanding. He is normally such a sweet child, but doesn’t do well around so many new people. He is shy, you know, and his way of showing his feelings is pitching a fit. ... Read More
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Don’t send a grandpa to do a mother’s work

Michael Pearl

Either I have forgotten what it is like to be solely responsible for a two-year-old, or I have gotten out of shape—both physically and mentally.

Read Article October 2007 7 comments
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Homeschool

Shalom (Pearl) Brand

Gracie will be turning three in October. I told my mom last week that I was going to start schooling her this year, and Mom said, “You have been schooling her for almost three years now.”

Read Article October 2007 2 comments
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What Are We Going to Do?

Michael Pearl

I remember so clearly how it used to be: “What are we going to do, Daddy?” Now it is: “What are we going to do, Big Papa?”

Read Article August 2007 2 comments
The salvation of children

The Salvation of Children

Michael Pearl

From a reader: I have a 6-year-old and an 8-year-old. We have preached the Gospel of Christ to them and read out of the Bible daily.

Read Article August 2007 1 comment
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Making a Fish Trap

Gabriel Pearl

What does an old sock full of dog food and a roll of rabbit cage wire have in common?

Read Article August 2007 0 comments
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Fear

Michael Pearl

From a reader: We have a question about fear. We are a missionary family in Guatemala, where it is very common to see armed guards outside of almost every store.

Read Article August 2007 1 comment
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Men Only, Not Boys

Michael Pearl

My wife read “Created To Be His Help Meet”, but it did not change her or our marriage.

Read Article August 2007 16 comments
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A Thankful Heart

Nathan Pearl

Children Learn Heart Attitudes from Mom and Dad’s Actions

Read Article June 2007 4 comments
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Little Women

Zephyr Pearl

Pleasing Those You Love

Read Article June 2007 3 comments
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A Cup of Tea

Rebekah (Pearl) Anast

When Ryshoni Joy turned four years old last month, her birthday requests included a tea set and an apron. Unlike her mother, Rysha is the classic “little lady.”

Read Article June 2007 4 comments