how to protect your child’s innocence
“Thou shalt not steal.” It’s number 8. A little far down the line, but important none the less. How does this apply to raising children? Most of us realize that stealing material possessions from your...
View Articlesometimes doing nothing is best for kids
My mother is right. Gosh, I hate that. After a conversation recently with my mom (more of a pity party for me that she graciously listens to), she said something that has stuck in my head all week....
View Article10 stones of judgement that hurt moms
When a woman was caught in the act of adultery and thrown before Jesus, scribes and Pharises held stones in their hands, ready to unleash punishment. (John 8:3-11) Those stones echoed their hearts....
View Articleare you following the pattern to your child’s heart?
“Mommy, can I have a hug?” “Sure!” “Can I have just one more?” “Sure.” “One more? Please?”……. Kids show love the way they want to receive love. They give us a pattern to follow — right to their hearts....
View Articlewhat to do when you feel like an idiot, mom
Oops. You did it again. You know, that thing that makes you feel like if anyone found out, they’d instantly call you an idiot. The thing that always makes you call yourself an idiot. A nincompoop. A...
View Article“because I said so,” and other phrases I stole from God
You just don’t trust me, do you? How many times have you heard this from your child when you are trying to enforce a reasonable rule? Why are you putting filtering software on the internet access? Is...
View Articlewho’s in the driver’s seat? 3 ways to pray for our kids
It feels so strange. So unsettling. My daughter — the one who I rocked to sleep and taught how to walk — is now driving me all around town. On interstates going 70mph. Down winding, unfamiliar roads....
View ArticleWhat makes you count to 10?
What makes you count to 10 in your head? What makes you go all the way to 30? –Babies fill freshly changed diapers with a whole new kind of freshness the minute you snap up their onesies. –Children...
View Article3 ways to weather the teenage storm
My first instinct was to run for shelter. When Hurricane Charley hit our community in 2004, our family secured our home the best we could, locked ourselves inside and prayed for God to spare us. After...
View Article5 ways my teen girl has saved me
Teens – especially girls – can get a bad rap. The stereotype of difficult, demanding, moody, rebellious divas can be a tough one to shake. So, I’m here to help repair their reputation – starting with...
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