Today we hear the story behind an important ministry. Paige Clausen is a representative and adoptive family for Project 143, and she’ll talk with Jo about how we can minister to orphans around us this Christmas season. Highlight – Project 143 Project 143 Image: Flickr…
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Christmas is a busy time with parties, shopping, and wrapping. Here are some parenting tips for this Christmas.
Elisa Morgan is a noted speaker and Christian leader, having lead MOPS International for over 20 years. Yet few know her story, of growing up in a broken family and experiencing the heartbreak of a daughter’s teen pregnancy and a son’s addiction. She has learned lessons in her brokenness and shares insights from her new book THE…
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Both of these things remind me of Thanksgiving; which in turn fill my heart with warm fuzzies and thankfulness. It was in the late 80′s, so our hair was big and exteremly flammable thanks to Aqua Net. Jennifer simply leaned over to ask if someone could pass the rolls and whoosh……a Thanksgiving bonfire. The next few minutes are quite…
It was 11 years ago when a young woman living in east central China learned she was expecting a baby. She was a hard working wife, but financial resources were very low, and visiting a doctor was out of the question. While she was excited about the life she carried, her joy was tempered by the expectations of her husband and his family.…
Choosing to allow failure is as simple as choosing not to be a helicopter parent.
We all want our kids to learn, grow, and succeed in life. But it’s so tempting to be there all the time for every need, that our kids never have the opportunity to fail. In the book , we write about choosing to allow failure and success. Let’s take a look at that concept and get some clarity. Choosing to allow failure is as simple as…
Here’s a fun family time idea: Let’s go on a treasure hunt! To start this lesson, send each of your kids on a “treasure hunt” to their room. Their job is to find one item in their room that is very special to them, and bring them to share with the family. It’s kind of like an “under the bed show-and-tell”. Have each of your kids…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Parents, pastors, teachers and youth pastors did you know: 40% of girls age 14 to 17 report knowing someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend Nearly 1 in 5 teenage girls who have been in a relationship said a boyfriend had threatened violence or self-harm if the couple…
A sad reality hit me the other night. As I was talking with my nephew about his deceased grandparents (and great-grandparents), it struck me that I’ve largely forgotten what their voices sounded like. I can hear them pronounce certain words and how they phrased things in my head, but that’s no way to convey that to my nephew. Before…
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He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”
