Sometimes you have to look back and see where you came from as a testament to God’s faithfulness before wherever He’s taking you next. As we enter a brand…
Moms of Teens
5 Reasons You Need to Interview Your Daughter’s Date
There stands your beautiful teen daughter, looking like a princess, about to go to her first school-sponsored formal function. There you (and your husband) stand, trying to come to terms…
Where Are You Running?
Sometimes it seems like motherhood is a track-and-field event. We chase kids. We hurtle the conflicts life throws at us. We shot-put our bad attitudes out of our day (or…
Swimming Lessons
My youngest son does not have much fear. He’s a leap before you look kind of guy. When he was 2 years old and my oldest son was 4, I…
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 a few short years. Let…
8 Practical Ways to Parent with Grace
“You look festive!” My friend looked over my golf-ball-sized silver hoops, turquoise tank, knit plum skirt. It was one of my more art teacher-ish outfits. She was right: I love…
Cover Up Girl
Summer is here along with all the fun bright patterns and colors, sandals and pedicures … and swimsuits. When our little girls start blossoming, their natural desire to look more…
What Values Am I Modeling?
Dennis and I recently spent some time with our son Samuel, his wife, Stephanie, and their three beautiful children. Watching the two of them interact with these precious kids, especially their…
Important Teen Tips
I recently read an article that discussed a disturbing social phenomenon that “pretty” is no more, now it’s all about being “hot” – and sadly that observation is true. From…
Living With Uncertainty
I imagine each one of us is living with some kind of uncertainty. Uncertainty over a job application, uncertainty about what medical tests will reveal, or how to handle a…