Is Your Nest Emptying?
If you have a child who was married this summer, or you’ve just taken one to college, or even sent your last one out the…
Children · Faith · Parenting · Tweens & Teens
Praying Together for Your Children Builds Your Marriage
Years ago John and I began an end-of-summer tradition of praying together for our children that helped us move into the fall with vision, unity, and…
Are You Stressed?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Anxious because there’s no way to get it all done? Fearful because you don’t know how to handle a difficult person? Unsure…
When the Vacation Is Over…
The vacation is over. We’re headed home. You probably have a range of emotions swirling around you depending upon who is in your car. Some…
Do You Need Grace in Your Marriage?
Do you need grace in your marriage? I do. Lately I’ve realized how easy it is for me to get irritated or frustrated over the…
How to Be a Great Mother-in-Law
A great mother-in-law?? Okay, most days, I’d settle for just being a good one or even simply not messing up a relationship too badly. I’ve…
Family Vacations—With Toddlers?
I used to think vacations equaled rest. Sleeping in, curling up with a book, long walks, and romantic dinners with my husband … and then…
Feeling Overwhelmed? Consider This…
Recently we moved from the house where we’d lived for nearly 35 years. You can imagine the stuff that five kids and two parents had collected…
Getting Your Child Ready To Leave
It is that time of year when many of us have a child leaving. Our child may be getting on the school bus for the…
How and Why to Handle Backtalk
Editors Note: Susan, the writer of this post, has been a mom and grandmother for several decades. Her thoughts on this subject are based on…