Courage: the Backbone of Character
If we were to write a classified ad for a parent, one of the parts of the job description would be character building. It is…
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Biblical Encouragement for Grandparents
Discover uplifting, Bible‑centered encouragement for grandparents navigating the joys and challenges of raising, supporting, and mentoring grandchildren. Whether you’re walking alongside adult children, sharing faith with younger generations, or seeking God’s wisdom for your unique role, these resources provide faith‑filled guidance and practical hope for grandparents who want to leave a legacy of love, discipleship, and spiritual strength.
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Adoption Wakes Up Hearts
Last night my two-year-old, Alyssa, drew a picture of a house, and it made me think about how different this house—our house—would be without this…
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Evidence of a Life Well Lived
I recently had one of the most memorable experiences of my 32 years of life. I gathered with a dozen of my cousins and all…
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When Plans Go Awry, Listen to This Voice, Not That One
Everyone was visiting for Christmas and all things had been going as planned. “Do you have a bowl?” My adult daughter caught me off guard…
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8 Tips for Getting Grandparents to Respect Your Parenting Decisions: Ask Dr. Degler
Q: What can I do to get my parents (my daughter’s grandparents) to respect and abide by my parenting methods when they spend time with…
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Grandma’s Gift
Three years ago Grandma left this life at the age of 95. Some days I still feel the loss deeply, but I still have her…
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Holidays with Parents and In-laws: Let It Be Good
You’re into preparation mode-shopping, cooking, invitations, fundraisers, junk mail, Christmas cards, special parties. And this is above and beyond the regular stuff on your plate–sports…
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How Can I Teach My Son to Be a Leader?
In the book of Judges, we see that the Lord raised up judges. These judges were men that God called, He gave them His spirit,…
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Teaching Our Kids The Importance Of A Lifelong Marriage
Recently my 80-year-old grandparents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends, and loved ones celebrated with a reception in their honor….
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6 Hot Tips for a Successful Family Reunion
Exhausting, exhilarating, bonding, hysterical and oh yeah, did I mention exhausting?? Yes! We just had our annual “Yates Family Reunion.” We have 5 kids, all…
