Why we Need to Teach our Children About Gratitude
One of the great privileges of my life has been visiting orphanages in countries such as Russia, China, and South Africa. Taking our children to…
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Worth the Wait
Editors Note: We would like you to meet adoptive mom Kerry Hasenbalg who is part of the Show Hope ministry team. by Kerry Hasenbalg “I wait for the…
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Adopting an Older Child
I know that writing this will be a catharsis. I’m an adoptive mother struggling to reach into the recesses of a broken heart—that of my…
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Eating Disorders
The other day I saw a teen I’ve known for several years. She looked different, so I asked her if she’d lost weight. The minute…
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Let’s Call It Off: For Those Discouraged in Marriage
A good friend forwarded an article to me about the demise of a marriage. Written by Sandra Tsing Loh, the author told her husband she…
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Are You Struggling With Loneliness?
Albert Einstein once said, “It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.” You can be the most active mom…
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Easy, Healthy After-School Snacks
Some recipes for somewhat healthy, quick treats to celebrate the new school year: Simple veggie dip: Light sour cream; add seasoning salt (like Lowry’s), dill,…
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Bullying—How Does a Mother Deal With It?
Have you or your child ever been the victim of a bully? If you are human and breathing, chances are you said yes. So, what…
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Are Our Kids Overcommitted?
Are you overwhelmed with your fall schedule? Do you feel like you are racing from one carpool to the next, dashing to pick up one…
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Dressing Ourselves and Our Daughters
The fashion industry and its attempts to help women accentuate their beauty began, I imagine, when Eve set to work one day to make her animal skin…
