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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Simple, Practical Ways to Celebrate Lent with Your Children
by Barbara Rainey Have you ever wondered about how to celebrate Lent with children? Have you thought maybe it’s too…
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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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5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Daughter
Mother-daughter relationships can be so good, and so difficult — and sometimes both at the same time! If you’ve ever…
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Seeing the New Year with New Eyes
We had a rough, bumpy takeoff in the rain. Linden’s hand tightly held mine and her eyes squeezed shut for…
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Ask Susan: What to Do About Sibling Rivalry
Today I’m taking a question from my friend Ashley who’s asking about sibling rivalry. She’d love for her kids to…
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Navigating the Holidays with Parents, In-laws and Children
It’s the season! I’d love to give you some simple tips for faithfully navigating the holidays. Your head is likely…
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Whatever Happened to Family Meals??
Few of us remember the days when a family sat down to dinner together. It was even a leisurely affair,…
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A Tribute to My Two Mothers
As Mother’s Day approaches I’m thinking about my own two mothers: my mother and my mother-in-law. My mom was killed…
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A Mother’s Day Tribute to My Daughters-In-Law
I have two fine sons, amazing men. But when I think about it, one of best things they have ever…
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