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Children Belong to the Lord
It's very easy for us, as parents, to think our children belong to us. But God tells us in His Word that parents are really "stewards" of His masterpieces.
Fostering a Lifelong Relationship with My Kids
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...
Doing “The Dance”- How Feelings About Parenting Can Change With Age
As a mom, is your life what you thought it would be? Have you ever looked back over your life to see the circuitous route it took to get you where you are today? Did any of your “I’ll never do that!” turn into, “Well, of course I did!”? God has such a sense of humor. He allows us to think and plan whatever we like but, in the end, it is His plan that will prevail.
Will My Children Ever Do What I Say?
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!”
Parenting With a Purpose
When my older son was about a year old, I left him with my husband at home and took a solo trip to Costco. Who knew grocery trips can be therapy!
Becoming a Peacemaker
People want to be heard and understood. In an argument, people tend to defend their behavior. Whether they hope to prove their point, or want to explain their mistake, their deepest need is for you to understand their perspective. In short, they want to be seen.
Is God Trustworthy?
“Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me.” Psalm 57:1 (ESV)
Three Key Words to Successful Relationships
Is there a relationship in your life that is struggling?
Revenge Is Easy, But Not An Option!
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18 (NIV)
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Kiana Gaona: Navigate the Complex World of Tech and Gaming
How can we navigate the complex world of tech and gaming? What flows into our hearts and minds through social media, movies, and music affects how we think and feel. Similarly, the same is true for our kids! "Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks."...
Finding Rest and Joy in a Busy Season
Are you finding rest and joy in a busy season of motherhood? The Bible calls us, as mothers, to prioritize rest and time with Jesus. Many times we think of "rest" as the brief time at the end of the day when our kids are asleep and we have a few minutes of downtime...
Jenny Rodriguez: Finding Joy in Every Season
Are you finding joy in every season? How is your joy level this week? Is it high because you're enjoying a vacation with family? Is it low because of unwelcome circumstances? Motherhood is a sacrifice and a mission we are called to. If those of us who have the...
The Power of Christian Joy
Without the Holy Spirit, we're not going to find the power of Christian joy. Are you looking for joy today? Worldly joy comes from the outside in. Many times we look for happiness in things like money, a bigger home, fancier car, vacations, and even certain...
Donna Jones: Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life
"When it's handled right, then [conflict] actually can create more closeness between two people." Most of us don't enjoy conflict and even tend to avoid it. But conflict in relationships is inevitable and can even lead to more intimacy with the people we love. It's...
Becoming a Peacemaker In the Chaos of Summer
How do we parent as a peacemaker in the midst of chaos? Julie Whitehurst, a MomQ leader and "mentor mom" says this, “Peacekeepers avoid, but peacemakers engage." What does it look like to be a peacemaker in a world that often chooses conflict or avoids it...