I’m so happy to have my friend Barbara Rainey guest blog for me today! Though most every spouse marries with stars in their eyes and expectations that scrape the Milky Way galaxy, there isn’t a spouse on earth, on any continent, in any country, who hasn’t experienced harsh unexpected disappointments. Like piles of heavy wet … Read More about What To Do When You Want to Quit Marriage
OK, I’m Really Mad
Now I’m really MAD. I read something recently that really made me hot under the collar! The headline of an article by Alex Stone in the New York Times last week was, “Is Your Child Lying to You? That’s Good.” In this article Stone goes on to cite research that says, “Lying is not only normal; … Read More about OK, I’m Really Mad
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 are a little less concerned but all of us worry to some degree. It is just a part of a mother’s job description! When they are infants we worry if our baby is seriously ill … Read More about When we worry about our kids: 4 things that help
Praying for your children’s marriage (and more!)
I’m thrilled to have my good friend, Jodie Berndt, guest blog for me today! “Marriage is glorious but hard.” That’s how Timothy Keller opens his book, The Meaning of Marriage. I think it’s a great book, and I love to give it to newly engaged couples, but I always do so a bit apologetically, like … Read More about Praying for your children’s marriage (and more!)
Relieve the holiday stress before it arrives
Just the other day I was chatting with some friends, primarily mothers of young children. They were feeling anxious about the holiday events already being scheduled. In addition they were feeling nervous about different family members coming to visit. Finally one commented, “I just want to get through it. I want it to be over!” We can … Read More about Relieve the holiday stress before it arrives
Thanksgiving is more than a meal: 4 tips for good conversation
It’s coming and you or someone you know is thinking about the menu, the table arrangements, and the guests. You may be hosting or you may be a guest. Excitement reigns but stress also intervenes. A difficult relationship, wild children, big expectations, and a little fear of not pulling it off like she does. Pinterest, … Read More about Thanksgiving is more than a meal: 4 tips for good conversation
“Whatever….”
I have to be honest. This phrase usually accompanied with a roll of the eyes and a shrug depicting a who cares attitude bugs me. Somehow it seems irresponsible. Whatever happened to sentence structure and proper grammar? However, I’ve realized that whatever has a deep theological message. Several years ago my husband John was put … Read More about “Whatever….”
Help! I’m ruining my kids!
“I’m the worst mother in the world. I think I’m ruining my kids,” Tears began to roll down my face. Once again “Miz Edith,” my elderly next-door neighbor, wrapped her arms around me and replied, “Susan, you are not the worst mother in the world. You are just in a hard season and you are … Read More about Help! I’m ruining my kids!
