With school starting I thought this would be a good post for this season. Whether or not you have a middle or high schooler this can be helpful for any age. (Content from HomeWord.) Helping My Middle and High Schooler Manage Their Emotions by Kayla Lin As a counselor for teenagers, I see and hear a […]
I can’t remember a time I felt more ill. But let me back up just a bit with the story. It was Friday night just a few weeks ago and after having dinner (most want to know what I ate: it was a salad) I started feeling sick. Like I was going to throw up […]
Let’s talk about sex. Sometimes we are afraid to mention such things but God created sex and it’s okay to talk about it. That’s what this podcast with Dr. Jim Burn is all about and you might be surprised by what we say. Intimacy is important for all of us and I’m not just talking […]
“I want you to listen to this song,” my husband said, “if I had to pick a wedding song today, this would be it.” On our wedding day we danced to “our song.” It was in the 80s and very popular, “Endless Love” by Lionel Richie. It was perfect. It has always been our perfect […]
This post may not be suitable for some audience members. The reality of freedom can be and often is ugly. Thank you to all the brave men and women who have defended our country. “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and […]
“Treat people the same way you want them to treat you.” Luke 6:31 (NASB) There was a season in my life where all three of my kids were attending different schools. The daily drop off and pickup could become stressful and overwhelming. You can imagine what mornings looked like. There was one particular morning while […]
Why is it so hard to live by grace for ourselves as a parent? As I was raising my children when they had behavior that was, let’s just say, “unbecoming,” my first instinct was to blame myself. Did I not teach them right? Did I not model good behavior? Is this because of the fight […]
Today’s guest post by my friend Dr. Jim Burns, president of HomeWord, is one of the most incredible and impactful stories I’ve ever heard. I’m sure you will find it delightful, insightful, and memorial. The Blessing of Your Presence by Dr. Jim Burns A key thought to remember is that you can bless your kids […]
It’s a common surprise: parents think that once their children get past the exhausting toddler years and become more independent, life will slow down and the couple will have more time to connect spiritually. For many, the opposite becomes reality. For whatever reason—busyness, tension in the relationship, stress, or another issue—couples can grow apart and […]
Being a parent is one of the hardest, or perhaps the hardest role ever. Once you become a parent all of your failures, rough edges, and nasty parts become exposed and vulnerable. We can try to hide those from our kids but just like holding our breath underwater inevitably it will pop up and we […]
