Can you hear me now? Teaching your kids to hear the voice of God
Several years ago, my little family was in the middle of a move with four kids, a dog—who thought she was one of the kids—a hamster, and a few…
When I am tempted to despise the season
I hugged my eight-year-old daughter close as tears streamed down her face. Her sister’s sudden outburst had hurt her feelings, and she needed…
Building Bridges Through Forgiveness
It was a pretty spring day, and my children were playing happily in our driveway. They were pushing each other in their Little Tykes Cozy Coupe and…
Stand Alone
Have you ever seen or read something that completely sums up all that you hope your kids will become someday? I ran across the picture above…
Empowering Our Girls God’s Way
Recently, I was perusing a section in a popular bookstore entirely dedicated to the empowerment of girls and women. As I did so, I saw a lot of…
Raising Rule Benders, Breakers, and Believers
It’s hard to condemn the creativity. Let’s admit it. There is something in each of us that admires a person who pushes the boundaries just a bit.…
Living Selflessly in Our Selfie-Taking World
I have a love-hate relationship with our culture. On the one hand, as a licensed professional counselor and relationship junkie, I love observing…
How to Raise DIY Kids
Do you ever watch the news and see kids building robots, coding computers, or competing in sports and then wonder about your own kids—who are…
No Comparison
I’m guessing I’m not the only one who struggles with the temptation to compare myself to others. Honestly, comparison in one of the biggest…
