by Candace Nassar | May 31, 2026 | Parenting|Spiritual Growth
How to Create a Family Culture That Reflects Christ Nearly thirty years ago, I was a young mom who had just moved to a new city where I knew no one. I had no family nearby. My marriage was struggling. My husband and I had both grown up in divorced homes, and we...
by Claire Alameda | May 1, 2026 | Parenting|Spiritual Growth
When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much Frustration and a hint of dejection clouded my young friend’s face as she entered my office. She sank into the couch and dropped the diaper bag, along with the mom gear she had hauled in like a burden. A kind colleague took...
by Sue McAlinden | Mar 23, 2026 | Parenting|Spiritual Growth
The other day, I tried something new. I confessed to God that I wasn’t a perfect mom. The Subtle Lie of “Doing Everything Right” Now I’m not a perfectionist. But deep down (if I’m honest with myself), I believed I dideverything right to raise spiritually, emotionally,...
by Sandy Kay Slawson | Mar 9, 2026 | Parenting, Parenting|Spiritual Growth
For many mothers, the responsibilities of family life can feel overwhelming. But maybe you’re one of those who has an immaculate home, a family command center working like a well-oiled machine, and you’ve never broken down into a sobbing mess over a pile of laundry,...
by Candace Nassar | Feb 23, 2026 | Marriage & Relationships, Parenting|Spiritual Growth
Reflecting God’s heart in parenting begins with understanding who God truly is. What we believe about God shapes the way we love our families. If we quietly believe God is disappointed, impatient, or easily frustrated, that posture will eventually show up in our...
by Sue McAlinden | Feb 8, 2026 | Marriage & Relationships, Parenting|Spiritual Growth
A few evenings ago, I brushed my teeth, changed into my pajamas, climbed into bed, and tried to sleep. My eyes were closed, but I struggled to relax. Unwanted thoughts about one of our children’s behaviors blinked on and off in my head like a neon sign flashing in a...
