I have a husband. I like my husband. Of course, you do, you say, but I know many who don’t like their husband, or their ex-husband. (Get my point?) I’ve been married for over 40 years. So, what’s the secret to staying married for decades and still liking your mate? The secret is in the […]
Dr. Jim Burns is a wonderful friend and one of the most authentic, loving, and godly leaders one could ever meet. Is this my fault? What parent hasn’t asked that question at least once? Not me. This article just had to be shared. Good Parents Have Children Who Make Poor Choices by Dr. Jim Burns […]
When I was a young mom I had a conversation with an “older” mom with adult kids. She told me her kids stopped going to church and it made her really sad. She went on to explain why she thought that was the case. In her words she said she and her husband had put […]
In the early years of our marriage my husband and I would do things to try and connect to each other. Sometimes these attempts at reaching toward one another would result in fights. One of us would try to connect and we would connect but it would go sideways and turn into fighting connecting. Not […]
The pain was unbearable. Maybe even the worst pain I had ever felt. Years ago, I had to have major surgery. When I awoke in the recovery room, I was hit with pain I had never experienced before and it was excruciating. Barely able to speak I reached out to the nurse in the room […]
Sometimes I choose to say and do the most destructive things. It all started with being really excited. One of my grandkids has a birthday coming up, and I found the perfect gift. Instead of ordering it myself I wanted to share the thrill with my husband—I didn’t just send him the one perfect gift—I […]
Great blog from our friends at HomeWord. How to Foster a Strong Sibling Relationship by Brandon Janous Confession: My kids fight sometimes. Sometimes they argue with each other. Sometimes they lose their patience with each other. Sometimes they yell at each other. Sometimes they say really mean things to each other. Things that they probably […]
It can drive us crazy. We’ve all been there. Our child makes an unwise decision. Whether you have adult kids or you are still raising yours, this is something all parents will face at one time or another. It can keep you up at night. It can bring on well-crafted and beautifully delivered lectures. It […]
When my daughter graduated from middle school the class traditionally went on a Disneyland trip. This was one of the highlights of the year for the kids, if not the absolute highlight. When the permission slip came home, I told Monica I would have to look into it before I granted my permission. My first […]
Romans 5:8 – “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” As a parent of adult children, we will often say we love and support our kids no matter what. That’s how God loves us and that’s what we strive to extend. But here’s where […]
