My Child Wants to Follow the Crowd
A few weeks ago, while visiting friends, Eldest texted to ask me if she could watch a movie. When I looked up the movie, I…
Tweens & Teens
Never Too Late
There have been many times where I share something that I am doing or intend to do and a girlfriend will reply, “It’s too late…
Resisting Desire’s Pull
Have you ever wanted something you didn’t have? Wanted someone? Chances are if you are human you answered yes. What is desire? Dictionary.com defines desire,…
Back-to-School Mom Thoughts:
NO BULLYING = NOTICE OTHERS As your kids are heading back to school encourage them to be always thinking about “no bullying” which also translates…
Getting Your Child Ready To Leave
It is that time of year when many of us have a child leaving. Our child may be getting on the school bus for the…
“Inappropriate Movies, Books and Music, Oh My!”
I absolutely love that my 8th grade daughter wants to discuss concerns and temptations with me as she gets older. I love that she is…
Our Children Need Hope: 30 Ways to Share It
Everywhere we turn we are reminded that it’s BACK TO SCHOOL time. It is time for me to rally the troops and get them all…
Operation No, No, No Bikini
I know we’re at the end of the summer … but it finally happened. We had to replace my 13-year-old daughter’s bathing suit, during a…
Nobody is Exempt
One of my greatest desires is to have a close relationship with my children. Although our relationship is far from perfect, I am thankful that…
Dodging Porn With Good Old Fashioned Dodge Ball
Is your son getting enough time outside this summer? If not, it could impact the way he responds to the temptation of porn in just…