Recently my grandson Fitz exploded into tears because his mother asked him to hold his brother’s hand for a photo….
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Cultivating Courage
Tears streamed down my face as I gasped for breath between sobs. Desperately I tried to pray and recite familiar…
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An Emptying Nest – Lots of Emotions
For many of us the ending of summer and beginning of fall is hard. Perhaps you’ve…
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A Teachable Spirit
Character is a hot topic in today’s culture. How do we raise kids with a strong moral fiber in a…
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The Home Where Character Blossoms
Character is a hot topic in today’s culture. How do we raise kids with a strong moral fiber in a…
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“My main prayer for my kids and grand kids…”
Recently I was with my grandson Jack. At bedtime he wanted me to cuddle up with him while he read…
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Lessons from a Toddler
One of my grandsons is driving his mother crazy. He is the ultimate planner. He has to know what is…
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Quads Plus One = A Very Loud Household!
Just imagine… A house with 4 four-year-olds and one six-year-old. Two exhausted parents, and a slightly abused, yet amazingly patient…
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The Master Gardener
The old gardener crinkles his nose as he bends over to smell the soft pink peonies. A wonderful sweet fragrance…
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Encouragement for the Season of Parenting Teens
Recently I was sitting in a coffee shop talking with several Moms who had teens or who were approaching the…
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