Our dear friends have a son who was a handful. He experimented with drugs and alcohol. Upon graduating from high school he gladly announced that he heard if you sign up for…
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Be Still…and Stop Worry-Praying, Mom
Have you ever struggled to be still in the moment? Psalm 46:10 tells us to “Be still and know that I am God.” I’ve sung these words, recited that verse,…
The Longer I Parent, the Less I Know
I should have this parenting figured by now, shouldn’t I? I majored in Early Childhood. I was a nanny before a parent. I have five children, plus have fostered several…
A Little Remorse … PLEASE!
I don’t know about all you mothers out there but in my house with three boys ages 3, 5, and 7, there is more than enough fighting. And well, the…
Autism, Meltdowns, and the Night I Almost Ran Away From Home
I found it difficult to write the words in this title. Not because they aren’t true, but because they are. Being a mom is the greatest, most fulfilling job I’ve…
Eavesdropping: Six Tips for Becoming a Masterful Mom
I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop. I really wasn’t. But this mom of two young boys was shopping in the same Home Goods section as me, and have you noticed how…
Popular Kids… Not Wanted
There were four little boys gathered together and the larger boy, stepped out from the pack and growled, quite loudly, “Get away, we don’t want to play with you!” I…
50 Fun Role-Playing Ideas for Kids
Stimulating kids’ creativity is easier than you think! These fun role-playing ideas for kids can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like, using items you likely already have lying…
Tips for Building Kids with Integrity
The Importance of Building Character — From a Mom who has been There. Part Two: Integrity — The American Idol of Character As I write this blog post, I am on…
Focus On the Memory
{Editor’s Note: It has been one month since Wynter met Jesus face to face. Our hearts still ache. We pray these words she wrote in February of 2014 will sink…