I have a pretty daggum great relationship with both of my teens. We talk to each other about stuff, real life stuff. Yeah, a real blessing for sure. Yet, at…
Young Adults
I’m Filthy Rich!
As I write these words, all of my children are home, for a little while. With 10 kids, it is very difficult to get everyone in the same place at…
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 these families, and impacts relationships…
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 Christmas music. (Anyone?) Not this…
Alright, Kids! Bring it On!
My text said something like this, “Our children are being used to show us some things we need to see and to fine tune us!” I was attempting to encourage…
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 want to be here, but…
Love It or Hate It
It was my intention to take a real quick look at my Facebook page today. There on my news feed was a post from a distant friend saying she had…
Let’s Hear It for the Boys!
I am learning that sometimes as a mom, I get a lot of things wrong. Watching one of my boys searching to find what God wants him to do (in…
Sex Isn’t Quite The Same As A Good Steak At Outback
“Sex is no more a moral issue than eating a good meal. The fact that we eat most meals at home with spouses and partners does not preclude eating out…
The Prayer Knot
Whether you are sending your child off to kindergarten or to college, the adjustment is a hard one! It is a reminder that they are growing up and that they…