I have many personal weaknesses, but I would say that my biggest one by far is that I don’t know when to leave people alone! If there’s a conflict or…
Gina Smith
Gina Smith served alongside her husband at a small Christian college right outside of Washington, DC for almost 20 years, where she caught a passion for speaking into the lives of young adults. Those same young adults are now parents, and they are still listening – and bringing friends! She previously dedicated her days to serving her family, but now that her children are grown she fully enjoys her calling of entering into mentoring relationships with women of all ages in person and on-line. Gina has articles published on several on-line communities and currently serves as Tribe Manager for The MOB Society, an online ministry to parents of boys. Gina has been married to college professor Brian since 1987.
Can We Teach Our Children to Be Grateful?
Not too long ago a young mom wrote me asking if I could give some suggestions on how she could teach her children to be grateful. She wrote: “I love…
How Can I Teach My Son to Be a Leader?
In the book of Judges, we see that the Lord raised up judges. These judges were men that God called, He gave them His spirit, and qualified them for the…
I Met Hazel for Coffee
The other day I met Hazel for coffee. The youngest, most adorable coffee date I have ever had! We met at the local coffee shop. Her mom and I spent…
When a Mother’s Love Is Not Enough: 11 Things We Can Do to Help Our Children Through Trials
As I made my way up and down the aisles in the grocery story, my thoughts were at home with my child who was hurting. As I passed the candy…
5 Thoughts That Will Help You Teach Your Daughter About Beauty
Often when I talk with moms who have young daughters, they talk about their desire to teach their precious little girls the true meaning of beauty. They want them to…
Thanksgiving: For the Glory of God
Thanksgiving is upon us! Can you believe that? For many that will mean holiday traditions, decorating, special meals, and family time. As moms, we work especially hard to make this…
6 Ways to Pursue Your Children’s Friends
When my children were young, I had an older mom-friend who I loved to watch as she parented her older teens and college-aged children. She really enjoyed them, and the…
Landmark Moments
There have been experiences in my life that I consider to be “landmark moments.” They are significant experiences that impacted me and caused me to vow to never forget them….
Welcome Home
I am finding that the older my children get, the harder I have to work to let them know I am on their team. I am for them. They have…