I’d like you to meet my strong-willed child
What does it mean to have a strong-willed child?
Marriage + Family
A king, a toilet, and a cave
One of the things we allow our girls to do as we read through the Bible, is to pull out the crayons and paper and draw something that they heard. This allows them to keep their hands busy, while soaking in the reading. One of my favorite drawings came from our Kindergartener. (And I really wish I had kept it). It was a guy, wearing a crown,…
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A legacy of faith
The genealogy in Matthew 1 isn’t something we have really read together as a family. It doesn’t really make for compelling reading. But we took a look at it with our family and talked through some of the names we knew. These names provided a legacy of Faith for Jesus. Many of the names in His ancestry had some amazing stories of God…
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Ahh, parenting…the beautiful letdown
As moms, we have a lot on our plate running a household! Just look at the start of the day. You make sure the kids get up in the morning and ready for school. You ask “Are you all ready to walk out the door?” and of course they say “Yes” which really means I still have to brush my teeth, do my hair, and study…
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A father’s hope after a daughter’s suicide
Frank Page shares what he learned from his daughter's suicide and how the church can respond Scripturally to suicide.
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3 lessons my garden taught me about parenting
We have a garden in our back yard. Things grow very well in it. Unfortunately, not food. The strawberries we produced, were eaten by rabbits before we got to them. Most of our rhubarb went unharvested. The only things that thrived were dandelions, and some nettle. I’m sowing strawberries, but I’m reaping weeds. It isn’t a matter…
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Missing money
Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands that they may have something to share with those in need. (Ephesians 4:28) It’s time for another listener question. “I’m almost sure my 12 year old daughter stole money from my purse. What should I do?” Begin by telling your…
How motherhood can lead to blindness
When I first laid eyes on my newborn son, I didn’t know that motherhood would impair my vision. On that day when I drank deep the sight of him, all wet and wiggly and wonderful, I had no idea that I’d be prone to blindness. When I lost myself in his baby blues, my labor-weary body ravished by awe, I couldn’t have imagined that…
Is emotional abuse ever grounds for Biblical separation?
God’s word clearly has much to say in support of victims of verbal and emotional cruelty.
The push-over parent
What happens when parents give authority to their children? We look at the dangers of push-over parenting.
The science of being charming
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.”
Break the complaining habit
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.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”