How can we cultivate sibling friendships in our children as they begin learning about conflicting desires?“You—–!! ” Jeff screamed at his brother. Taking her son aside, Jeff’s mom, said,“Son you know those words aren’t allowed, You will have to go to your room.““But Will made me say it," wailed the furious child. "And you’re punishing me, not Will and it’s all his fault. Why aren’t ... continue reading...
Faith
How to Find Hope in Changing Seasons
At the helm of a new season, I find myself giddy with new hope. The activities change. The pace, schedule and climate change. I’m hungry for new structure, a little less chaos and the weight of that anticipation hangs heavy on the calendar boxes ... continue reading...
3 Ways to Live Simpler
There is something powerful in me that wants to hang onto the memories of my husband and I pinching pennies, taking turns with the one car we owned, and trying to pay all the bills.Maybe it's because part of me wants to remember how far we've ... continue reading...
Marriage
15 Christian Wedding Gift Ideas That Will Delight The New Couple
Being the hopeless romantic that I am, I love finding a wedding gift for the new couple that is special and meaningful. Not that there's anything wrong with picking something out from their registry....it's just that sometimes I want to give ... continue reading...
Loving a Child Who’s Not Your Own
I was a nervous wreck.Unsure about the choice that was in front of me.As a single mom, you don't get to make important decisions on a whim. You have to think about what's best for you. And then you have to think again -- one more time for ... continue reading...
Motherhood
How to Build Strong Sibling Friendships That Will Last A Lifetime
How can we cultivate sibling friendships in our children as they begin learning about conflicting desires?“You—–!! ” Jeff screamed at his brother. Taking her son aside, Jeff’s mom, said,“Son you know those words aren’t allowed, You will ... continue reading...
Loving a Child Who’s Not Your Own
I was a nervous wreck.Unsure about the choice that was in front of me.As a single mom, you don't get to make important decisions on a whim. You have to think about what's best for you. And then you have to think again -- one more time for ... continue reading...
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