“These wicked people, who refuse to listen to my words, who follow the stubbornness of their hearts and go after other gods to serve and worship them, will be like this belt—completely useless!” (NIV) Jeremiah 13:10 Do you ever wonder if God...
“I’m drawing a pink heart on your tooth,” the pediatric dentist told our three-year-old. It was a harmless lie uttered to encourage our daughter to be still while he repaired a small cavity in one of her teeth. I marveled at his creativity. This child had a fiercely...
When I had young children, I was lucky enough to have a couple of wonderful mentor moms in my life. They compassionately shared with me what they learned when their kids were young, including, how to foster a lifelong relationship with your children. They had several...
If you are a mom with young children, your heart probably jumped with excitement when you saw this topic. You If probably thought, “Finally! Someone is going to share wisdom and experience in wrangling these dearly loved, but wayward offspring of mine!” If you are a...
When our kids were young, I used a chart by Ken Sande to teach them how to handle disputes. The chart had a picture of a rainbow that was used to demonstrate common reactions to conflict. Some people feel defensive, and they lash out. The chart labeled that response...