Category Archives: Parenting

Mother knows best

Posted on February 2, 2012 by sarahcondie

I came across this new book by Jill Murphy called Mother Knows Best – any mother knows this to be true, but it is a different matter convincing the children. In January I had my three year old niece Talia … Continue reading →

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To Kill a Mockingbird

Posted on January 6, 2012 by sarahcondie

I read To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee before Christmas, as it a set reading text for a course I am doing.  It was a glorious read – beautifully written, evocative, challenging, thought provoking – a thoroughly “good read”. … Continue reading →

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Children’s books about books

Posted on December 31, 2011 by sarahcondie

I have come across some delightful children’s books about books. They have been given to me by my children – I think they have figured out that one of my many passions is children’s books.  My mother told me it … Continue reading →

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A girl!….

Posted on October 7, 2011 by sarahcondie

I became an aunt again a week ago – Sienna Ruth.  This is two of her excited cousins welcoming her home.  Sienna has been born into a huge extended family with fifteen cousins, and oodles of aunts and uncles and … Continue reading →

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Marriage is good for the kids!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by sarahcondie

My children will often quote back to me “the best gift you can give your children is a strong and healthy marriage” when I tell them that Keith and I need time together.  They might roll their eyes a little, … Continue reading →

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A story of forgiveness

Posted on August 11, 2011 by sarahcondie

I have not written on this blog for ages.  Why?  I hear you ask?  In my head, I have penned many.  However, I have been immersed in preparing for two major talks.  I was asked to present a seminar on … Continue reading →

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Growing Faith

Posted on March 9, 2011 by sarahcondie

Here is a picture of three generations of Christian women.  Growing Faith in action.  My Mum, my aunt, my sister, my daughter and me….  The legacy that an older woman can pass onto the younger woman – and then the … Continue reading →

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