Promise and provision in the desert

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…


Three things to do when you don’t know God’s purpose or plan

Three things to do when you don’t know God’s plan

Knowing you may not hold someone you love for much longer leaves the days feeling fresh and fragile. I remember sitting next to my Poppa when he was…


Praying for wisdom in raising our children

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…


How do I make friends as an adult?

How do I make friends as an adult?

We believe friendship matters, right? But how do we make friends as adults? It’s not as easy as it was in elementary school, high school, or even in…


Five things to remember as your kids start school

Five things to remember as your kids start school

With the school year kicking off around the country, parents and children are headed into a full-blown busy season that comes with stress, worries,…


Twenty Things the Parents of Mentally Strong Kids Never Do

Morning affirmations for school drop-off

How do mornings usually go in your house? For the typical household, it’s a mad dash to get everyone out of bed, fed, dressed, out of the house with…


Overcoming fear in our parenting

Overcoming fear in our parenting

Our imagination can be used against us Perhaps you can relate to my vivid imagination when it comes to fear? I read Scarlet Hiltibidal’s Afraid of…


Three prayers to pray over your child as they begin a new school year

Three prayers to pray over your child as they begin a new school year

The school year is right around the corner and that can bring a wave of emotions. Whether you’re excited and eager or stressed and anxious about what…


A prayer for the first day of school

A prayer for the first day of school

Embarking on a new school year can bring a swirl of emotions for both kids and parents.  Whether you’re hiding your tears for your little one's first…