We had 5 kids in 7 years including twins. Very quickly I realized I needed to run to God for…
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God, Please Make Me a Better Listener
One of my prayers lately is simply this: “God, please make me a better listener.” It’s not that I don’t…
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How to Pray the Greatest Prayer for Your Family
Do you ever wonder the best way to pray for your family? Sometimes your family’s needs can be overwhelming, and…
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Is There Anyone who Really Understands?
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “No one knows, no one cares, no one really understands, no one appreciates…”? Or,…
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What is the most important thing you can do for your kids and grandkids?
Recently John and I spent an evening with several friends. Our conversation revolved around the topic of parenting and one…
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Wisdom from a 94-year-old
My friend Virginia is 94 years old. This past week she spoke at our women’s Bible study. The question she’d…
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Night Fears and Pillowcases
A year and a half ago our grandson Mac, age 6, had to have a liver transplant. We almost lost…
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Easter is over. Now what?
We just celebrated Easter. Family reunions, new outfits, beautiful flowers, yummy food. And for most of us a church service,…
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Lessons from a Foggy Day
It’s that unpredictable time of year weather wise. You may wake up to freezing gray skies scattering small snow flakes…
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When we worry about our kids: 4 things that help
I’ve never heard of a mother who doesn’t worry about her children. Some of us are obsessive worriers, others…
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