Finding treasured books can be challenging with the ocean of titles out there today. Here’s a short but sweet list of books for your teen girls. I read and reread those hardcover copies of Louisa May Alcott’s books. My mom stored them up high in her special bookshelf with the glass doors. They were old…
When we face suffering, we may be tempted to wonder if God truly loves us. But maybe His love isn’t synonymous with our pain? “Lord, he whom you love is ill.” John 11:3 (ESV) It had been almost three years since my husband was first diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. Out of necessity, his…
Do you feel uncomfortable talking about sex with your daughter? Here are a few tips to get you pointed in the right direction. Salt-N-Pepa might have produced the song “Let’s Talk About Sex”, but if you’re a mom of a growing girl, you’re probably not singing it! Discussing sexuality is hard. Where do you start?…
Reevaluating our priorities should be regular and always include getting back to the Bible. Sports weren’t really my thing growing up, but I did (and do) like to win. The desire to come out on top of something that didn’t involve hitting a ball or running probably contributed to my skill in the Bible trivia…
I love giving gifts. You might say it’s one of my love languages. Because finding “just the right gift” makes me strangely happy. But it’s that “finding” part that can be a real challenge. Especially when they reach that difficult age when toys no longer do the trick. Let’s face it, shopping for tweens and…
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!”…
Sometimes all our wonderful plans actually get in the way of caring for the hearts closest to us. “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 (ESV) Close. That’s how people often describe our relationship. Both friends and strangers alike comment on it. “You and your daughter seem…
When you slow down and hear the wisdom of the Spirit, it can help replace controlling thoughts with the heart of God and His thoughts. “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit”Galatians 5:25 Nothing provokes me to anger more quickly than hearing my children be unkind to…
Maybe homeschooling was never on your radar before, but it is now and maybe these reasons can help you make a decision for your family. I will never homeschool. I should have known better than to ever make a big statement like that. It seems like whenever I do, it nearly always comes back to…
Do you need a good list of fiction fantasy for your family? Look no more! “Sometimes fairy stories may say best what’s to be said.”-C.S. Lewis My children love tales of adventures and heroism. I love stories that teach them to be humble leaders and faithful friends. And when the two combine, we have a…
Raising a daughter who will be secure and able to navigate life well requires a bit of intentional heart-care. I nearly panicked when our first daughter was born. That sweet baby girl. Not sure exactly why, but I keenly and immediately felt my inadequacy as a mother. It’s true we had a son, but I…
The Christian community is hungry for mentors yet few of them exist. Would you consider being one in your community? If you sat across from me right now, you’d probably smile and wonder why I, a woman who can count only one or two gray hairs on my head, feels the liberty to tell you…
Your teen is continuing to learn how to handle stress and conflict on top of having overactive emotions. A parent who reacts when their teenager snaps a comeback will only escalate the situation. As a parent to a teenager, we can de-escalate a highly emotional situation, and sometimes the best solution isn’t to offer a…
Do you ever feel stuck and you don’t know what to say when someone is hurting? Pray, pause, and watch how God speaks through you! “Do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit”…
Whether you’re a newlywed or a seasoned spouse, this is a terrific and foundational list of books to help you keep your marriage on the right track! I was told I could claim the title of newlywed for a full year after my wedding, so I did! Something else I did during that first full…
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