How Do I Prioritize My People? 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. ...
What Does God Ask Of Us? “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...
How the Gospel Helps Us Make Forgiveness a Regular Rhythm in Our Homes 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...
Moms, Stop and Think the Next Time You Are Tempted to Bite Into Gossip! 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...
Peacemaker 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...
Is God Trustworthy? “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me.” Psalm 57:1 (ESV) How do you feel when your future is uncertain? For months now, our son has been waiting on his college acceptances. He has his favorites, of course. As luck would have it, his “safety...