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

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 →

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 →

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 →

1 Corinthians 13 for Parents

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As I looked at my family sitting in the church sanctuary, I knew apologies were in order. It had been a rough Sunday morning. A number of meltdowns had gotten the best of us and I had been impatient and... Continue reading →

1 Corinthians for Teachers and Students

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Dear Teachers and Students, In the school of life, no matter our age or status, you will always be both the teacher and the student. Whether you are the one making the lesson plans, the speaker on the stage, the... Continue reading →

Four Scriptures for the Exhausted Mom

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Groggy eyes. Heavy shoulders. Scuffling feet slowly making their way down the hall, pausing to peek into each child’s bedroom. A gentle smile softened the edges of my exhausted face much like the joy of seeing their sweet faces and... Continue reading →

Establishing a Home Where Hearts Can Thrive

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As a young mom, I want so much to establish a home where my children’s hearts can thrive. I want a home where everyone works and plays together for the good of the others. I want a home where everyone... Continue reading →

10 Commandments of Motherhood

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So often we get lost or overwhelmed in all the demands of being a mom. I wouldn’t trade the job for the world, but sometimes a mom just needs break! We also need good advice and guidelines when it comes... Continue reading →

Things I Tell My Kids That Teach Me More About Life

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Looking into all of our children’s sweet newborn faces, I never dreamed parenting would be this hard. Sadly, there are no reliable 10 steps to perfect parenting. Neither are there 10 steps resulting in the most well adjusted, well behaved... Continue reading →