Family Ideas to Nurture Gratitude and Giving this December
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John…
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Stepmoms and The Former Spouse
When you choose to date or marry a person with kids, it’s crucial to recognize that you also inherit a third party in the relationship—the…
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8 Ways to Destress the Holidays
I’m going to say something radical: Thanksgiving is not about the food. Yes, Thanksgiving is a feast. It’s a time to be thankful for the…
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If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Advice to My Younger Self
What would YOU tell yourself if you could go back in time? We’ve all seen those movies where someone from the future comes back to…
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Finding Friendship and Community
Do you have one of those friends that God brought to you from an unexpected place? I have a lifelong friend who was actually my…
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Don’t Do This Alone
I’d like to think that I’m a warrior. I’ve been a single mom to my five awesome children for 13 years. There have been some…
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God-Sent Friendships
When my husband and I first got married, he had recently graduated from basic training. And so because of his career, we moved together to…
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Are You Lonely?
The other day I went for a walk with a friend of mine. At some point on the trail, she said to me, “This week…
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Six Ways to Tackle Struggles
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” – Psalm 30:11 — The flailing and crying originated from…
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A Spirit of Power: Sober Mothering in the Age of Mommy Drinking Culture
The first thing I noticed when I stopped drinking wine on weeknights was that my kids had terrible table manners. They were eating salad with…
