The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 118:6 NIV We need to remember that God is with your child even if you cannot be. He is faithful and trustworthy. I sat in the middle school cafeteria, awkwardly balancing my adult body on the hard,…
Tired of survival mode? Find solace in God’s constant presence and seek His help in both the mundane and the monumental moments of life. “Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.”Psalm 54:4 ESV Every morning I start my day, slithering out of bed, slipping not one but two pairs of…
Discover God’s love, debunk misconceptions, curb discouragement, and find solace in the relatable nature of Jesus in our human experience. No temptation has overtaken you except something common to mankind, and God is faithful, so He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the…
Our children need us to lift up powerful prayers to the Lord on their behalf. Here are five areas you can start with! “Does the idea of praying for your kids overwhelm you?” We had five kids in seven years including a set of twins. As their mom, I knew I should pray for them,…
If you’re not sure what path to get on to grow your family God’s way, here are some amazing, key components to get you headed there. “If only I could spend a day in her home! If I could just watch her grow her family. See what she does and hear what she says to…
While our life has its sorrows and disappointments, we too can find joy and comfort in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father. A time to weep,And a time to laugh;A time to mourn,And a time to dance; ~ Ecclesiastes 3:4 She’ll never walk. It was one of the doctors’ predictions that turned out to be…
Your marriage speaks volumes to those around you who are watching. What you do and don’t do sends a powerful message. Our flight attendant was probably trying her best, but you couldn’t miss the edge in her voice as she made her way down the narrow airplane aisle, rattling off instructions we’d all heard countless…
As they grow and their seasons of life change, it’s important we learn to adapt to the needs of our children. What might that look like for you? He was born in mid-August–our second grandson. My daughter told her husband it was time to go to the hospital, and one hour later that new little…
Is your teen girl into that old-fashioned fiction that she can’t get enough of? How about some amazing, vintage feel books that she’ll want to read over and over again? There are at least three ways I know that my teen daughter loves a book: She reads the same book over and over again—when she…
What can happen when we keep the possibilities of saying yes to God — about anything — open? What if He was our most important influence? Perhaps it’s because I was in the middle of my own heavy season, or then again, maybe it’s because I’ve long respected Tony Dungy and his uncompromising faith. Whichever…
I read marriage books even before I got married, and I’ve read many more since we said our wedding vows! Some I borrow from the library and quietly return, and some I text pictures of to all my girlfriends, recommending they read them too. Marriage is one of the greatest gifts and joys in this…
Tween girls are at a good age for learning what it means to grow into a young woman and many girls (and moms) need direction with what that looks like. When I was a girl, I had a special place I called The Bower. Really, it was just a Wisteria shrub that had grown over…
Knowing how to navigate the lives of our adult kids, as parents, can be challenging as we learn where the line is drawn. We were in Michael’s craft store last Sunday, and Jayme had wandered off to look at something. When I was ready to go, I saw her across the store and hollered, “Jaymeloo!”…
It can be difficult to find a biblical approach to sexuality in modern books and media. Here are some of the best Christian resources on sexuality. In a culture dominated by sexual discussion, it can be difficult to find a biblical approach to sexuality in modern books and media. Until recently, very few books shared…
Connection and community are something we as women crave. But how do we create something from nothing? Where do we start? I was the only introvert in a family of extroverts. I watched my siblings and parents make seemingly effortless new connections while I struggled to gather my courage to speak to the people I…
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