Battling Burnout
Last week, I felt it descending rapidly — fiercely. Symptoms? Depressive. Exhausted. Sense of futility (I swear I just emptied this dishwasher. I am cleaning…
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Biblical Wisdom for Every Stage of Christian Parenting
Whether you’re rocking babies, raising teens, navigating adult children, or supporting grandkids, Christian parenting is a lifelong calling. From practical tips for little ones to biblical encouragement for foster care, special needs, and beyond, explore faith-filled resources designed to equip and uplift parents in every season. These Christ-centered articles offer hope, guidance, and real-life wisdom to help you parent with purpose, grace, and unshakable faith.
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Autism and the Pumpkin Patch and the Park (aka, Why Friends are Awesome)
The other day, Rachel and my other daughter had a day off of school, so I had the brilliant idea to take them to a…
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How To Stop Whining
Gotcha! You thought because of the title of this post, I was gonna give you some hints on how to stop your children from whining….
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Divine Interruptions
No more diaper bags. My youngest was three and fully potty trained. I was so excited. For years, I knew God wanted me to write, but time and household…
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How to Talk to Kids about Sex
It was time for “The Talk.” Our six-year-old son was coming up with some astute observations. Like folding clothes for the pregnancy center: “You’re joking,…
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Why Should I Forgive?
In his groundbreaking book “No Future without Forgiveness,” Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa details the sorrow that South Africans suffered under decades of apartheid….
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Are Things THAT Bad?
When I was growing up, my dad used to tell a story that made quite an impression on me. I have never forgotten his words….
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Mom Tips to Build Volunteer Kids
Let’s volunteer! You know the old saying, “It is better to give than receive.” For many families, the best gifts they can give is the…
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Raising Children Overseas is a Little like Goulash
Contrary to popular opinion in the U.S., Hungarian Gulyás (Goulash) is not a thick sauce and meat chunks served over noodles, but rather a soup. It…
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Private Pain
A few weeks ago, I had lunch with a friend who told me a very sad story. Her married daughter and son-in-law have been communicating passionately…
