Let’s be honest—nothing tests our faith quite like forgiveness. When the wounds of hurtful words run deep and harmony with one another feels out of reach, forgiveness can feel impossible. But woven throughout Scripture is a radical command: release the offense—not...
Early on in our marriage, my husband and I fought A LOT. We come from very different upbringings and thus had very different priorities and opinions on how things should go. The worst part was that when we fought, we fought to win. Inevitably when one person won,...
“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...
Moms, how many times a week do you say this phrase? “Say you’re sorry.” Little brother pulled sister’s hair. “Say you’re sorry.” Big sister shut little sister’s fingers in a door (maybe accidentally, maybe not). “Say you’re sorry.” Little sister took big sister’s...
Imagine with me if you will. You have in front of you your very favorite thing to eat. I don’t know what that is for you. It could be cherry pie, bread pudding, or a chocolate chip cookie. It might be more on the salty side like potato chips or movie popcorn or...
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...
