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One of the most powerful, rewarding things we can do as parents is to pray for our children. If you are like me, you want to pray for your kids... but often don't have the words to express what is in your heart. That is one of the benefits of Continue Reading
When my kids were still in diapers, I made a comment online about being desperate for time alone with Jesus. It seemed like every time I tried to get up early to meet with Jesus, my kids would wake up! No matter how early it was or how quiet I Continue Reading
One theme that sticks out in emails I receive is that of prodigal adult children. These are families who raised their kids to know and love the Lord. They seemed to do everything right to build that solid foundation. But, sin can be so enticing. Continue Reading
We were sitting around the table when I asked him. Sometimes you just need to hear something plain and simple from a child. "Son, how can I be a better mom?" He looked at me with that boyish, sunny grin. So full of life and love. The kid Continue Reading
Come Thursday I get a FAILURE TO PAY notice on a bill I didn't know I had. "FAILURE" is stamped in red right across the top of the page and I can't help but feel the stamp flutter across my core identity, if ever so brief. And since we're being Continue Reading
Motherhood sure does have some ups and downs, doesn't it? I feel so dependent on my Heavenly Father as I try to be the best mom for our children. I've heard the same sentiment from many of you as well. When parenting seems challenging, I often find Continue Reading
I recently received an email from a young mom who said, "Help! How did you find time to read the Bible when your kids were little? I'm so busy I have no time alone with Jesus." Oh my dear mother, I SO relate. My youngest is now seven (can't Continue Reading
Last week I began this Praying the Scriptures for Your Biz challenge and it's renewed a fire in me. I've been thinking a lot about Peter walking on the water in Matthew 14, mostly because that's how I feel with this new business venture I'm Continue Reading
How do you feel when you hear the word 'surrender'? Does it stir up a certain feeling in your stomach? Do you start to worry just a little, wondering if you're going to be asked to give something up? I think those are all some natural reactions that Continue Reading
Do you struggle with negativity? If so, you most certainly aren't alone! Today my friend Candace shares her secret tool for how to overcome negative thoughts. This is gold, here. My dear husband calls me his little “half-empty” wife. This Continue Reading
The Bible tells us to train our children up in the way they should go, but how do we put that admonition into practice? One way of helping them find their proper path is to pray God’s Word for them. Prayer is not only practical but a powerful Continue Reading
We’ve all had our share of hard times in life. Perhaps life didn’t seem to go our way, or maybe we endured a prolonged season of stress. It can be very hard to focus on the Lord in those times, as we often would rather retreat or even run away from Continue Reading
