{Raising Boys Day 4} How to Raise a Real Man

Every boy, when he grows up, will become a man. But what kind of man will he become? There are many examples of men in our world today. When we look on television, we often see bumbling men, who can’t do... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 3} Let Go and Remember God’s Got Him

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I watched as he grabbed his Children’s Bible and began to thumb through the pages, looking for the perfect story for bedtime. This was his favorite bedtime book, the one we always had to read just before we turned out... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 2} 3 Ways to Teach Sons to Love the Lord

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The most important lesson that mothers can teach their sons is to love the Lord with all their heart, soul and mind. No matter what difficulty or trial our sons will face throughout their lives their love for the Lord will carry them... Continue reading →

The Purpose for Trials {Grace & Truth|

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I don’t like trials. I mean, who does? The sadness, the heaviness, the weariness… all of it. It’s not fun. But, the truth is trials in life will come. They help us grow. They help us become more mature and... Continue reading →

5 Scriptures to Pray Over Your Son Regularly

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As I searched for Scriptures to pray over sons, once again I stood in awe of how powerful prayer is… you know? I’m not sure we understand the extent of the power of prayer, but we know there is something... Continue reading →

Because You Prayed for Me {Grace & Truth}

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Last week I sent out an email to thousands of people asking for prayer. I had hit a rough spot. You might say I met up with a cactus. Well, make that a dozen or two. I felt paralyzed and... Continue reading →

Dear Dad on the Couch

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(This is the sequel to “Dear Mom on Social Media”) Dear Dad on the Couch, I get it. Your day was busy. You had many things to do. It feels good to sit down a bit and let the TV... Continue reading →

Dear Mom on Social Media

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Dear Mom on Social Media, You’ve put in countless hours caring for your energetic preschooler. You coached your daughter through a fierce wall of attitude. (and remained calm) You’ve cooked and cleaned, folded and ironed, swept and dusted, planned and... Continue reading →

What is Our Problem? {Grace & Truth}

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This world is messed up. I know you’ve thought that same thought. But, recently I’ve been noticing something. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, wiser (I like to think so) or maybe time has done what it does: let me... Continue reading →

The Ministry of a Praying Woman

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As I collapsed into bed, after making my rounds of bedtime conversations, hugs and prayer, I breathed, “Lord please just make them turn out alright. I feel like I’m just barely covering the bases.” It had been another long hard... Continue reading →