Internet and Gaming Addiction
I talked to some moms recently who have dealt with a child who was addicted to internet video gaming. This is a serious problem in…
The Little Stuff Just Doesn’t Matter Anymore
On December 14, the little stuff just didn’t matter to me anymore. The whining. The fussing. The nagging. Not sharing. All of the “toddler stuff”…
Surprising Lessons from Jury Duty: God Makes a Way to be a Mom
I must confess to a not-so-generous reaction when I was summoned for jury duty recently. Sadly, my thought process was not, “Oh, good, I have…
Got Wisdom?
As believers we are called to love God and love others. We accomplish this by seeking after God with all our hearts and leaning not…
All I Want For Christmas Is You
I am a straight up Scrooge until Black Friday. Can’t stand the site of a Christmas tree until then, and I gasp if anyone plays…
Help! I Feel Like I’m Ruining My Kids.
“I’m the worst mother in the world. I think I’m ruining my kids,” I exclaimed as tears began to cloud my vision. Once again “Miz…
What Did She Say?
“God wouldn’t send anyone to hell; He’s loving. That’s what my friends say.” I couldn’t believe she had just said that. My biggest fear had…
Serve Them Breakfast in Bed!
One of my kid’s friends had come over to spend the night. I am always happy to have their friends for as long as they…
Two Thoughts to Avoid
At each season of my life I’ve found myself falling into two traps–mental traps–which are not helpful. One is the “what if” syndrome and the…
Lessons From a 4-Year-Old
My children never cease to amaze me … and I’m not just talking about how gigantic their messes can be! I learn something new from them every single…