Her long white hair was usually tied up in a bun. A twinkle in her deep blue eyes revealed a well of joy and perhaps mischievousness. Even though she was already 96, she still met weekly with twelve young mothers she had been mentoring for nearly a dozen years. Widowed at 62 she had poured … Read More about A Mother’s Legacy
Do You Feel Empty in Your Nest?
It’s the season of graduations. You may have your first child graduating or you may be launching your last. It’s a joyful time, a sad time, and a big adjustment for all! Years ago you could never imagine the “empty nest season” but suddenly it is here! Because our 5 kids were so close in … Read More about Do You Feel Empty in Your Nest?
Encouragement for a Guilt Ridden Mother
I am the worst mother in the world. I feel so guilty all the time. I know better but I just can’t live up to the picture of the mom I know God wants me to be and that I want to be! What can I do? Please help me! This note from a friend … Read More about Encouragement for a Guilt Ridden Mother
Shelter
Lately, I’ve been thinking about shelter. In times of economic or political or personal crisis, we long for a shelter. When fears of every type overwhelm us, we long for protection. When we are afraid, we want to run for safety. And we want to shelter and protect our children and grandchildren. Once when we … Read More about Shelter
10 Hot Tips for Disciplining Toddlers
“My kids are driving me crazy,” a young mother with toddlers said to me. “My discipline methods don’t seem to work. My children are so strong willed. I am frustrated. They are frustrated. Some days I don’t even like my children!” Honest emotions from a very normal mother! We’ve all felt this way at many different … Read More about 10 Hot Tips for Disciplining Toddlers
Do you really believe God loves you?
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. Lots of gifts, cards, and expressions of love. Love is a hot commodity. We all want to experience it. Love inspires, fulfills, and often disappoints. As human beings we are going to disappoint one another in our attempts to love, and we are going to be disappointed. Human love is fickle. … Read More about Do you really believe God loves you?
Turning Conflict in Marriage into a ‘Good-Fit’
“I never knew how different we are. The longer we are married the more our differences seem to surface. And they cause conflict! Is this normal? What’s the matter with us? What can we do about it?” Conflict in marriage is normal. We are all self-centered, selfish people and we think we are right. Our … Read More about Turning Conflict in Marriage into a ‘Good-Fit’
Please Listen to Me
“Are you listening to me?” I asked my husband when he began looking at his bookshelf while I was trying to tell him something I thought was important. “Sorry, honey,” he replied and sat down giving me eye contact. He’s learned after 47 years of marriage! But I too have learned, and I too am still … Read More about Please Listen to Me
