Four tips to help busy moms be more like Jesus
When I was growing up in France as a missionary kid, we would sometimes host family or friends visiting from the States. They would often ask if…
Praying for our strong-willed kids
When people ask me to describe Harriette I usually say, “a lot.” She is a lot of everything. A lot of fun. A lot of love. A lot of joy. A lot of…
3 Everyday family moments that can become faith-filled prayers
I will never forget holding my precious, beautiful daughter in my arms and tearfully confessing to my friend, “I think I’m a bad mom.” At that…
Seven truths about your child’s spiritual development
There are things we can observe about our children. We can watch them grow physically. We can see them develop cognitively, and even see them mature…
Preparing our special-needs child for large family gatherings
There’s nothing more wonderful than gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. Sharing meals, baking cookies, giving gifts, and…
Giving thanks: Keeping a record of the good things…and the God things
I keep a lot of records for my daughter. I have contact information for each doctor and therapy office where we have taken her over the years. I…
Three ways you can make the holidays easier while grieving
The first year after my husband died, I approached the holidays with trepidation. Honestly, I didn’t feel like celebrating at all. I wanted to hole…
Promise and provision in the desert
As we care for our children with special needs we can experience the highest highs and the lowest lows. We can have moments of triumph and victory as…
Praying for wisdom in raising our children
As I sit here surrounded by the sweet innocent laughter of my children, I’m reminded that there are times in life when all seems right with the…
