One of the most common questions I get is about how to discipline. We live in a child-centered culture. A…
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Warning: The Danger of Equating Feelings with Truth
“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) This is the shortest verse in the Bible and yet one of the most poignant. It…
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How NOT to Raise Entitled Kids: 27 Practical Ideas
We have a big problem in our culture and none of us can avoid its reach. It impacts every one…
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Ten Questions to Ask When Trying to Discern God’s Will
I do not like indecision or ambiguity. Decision-making causes me stress. Especially when there’s no clear path. Recently I was…
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Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law: Women Share Their Hearts
Recently I posted a blog about being a mother–in-law (click here to read). It generated a lot of response, so…
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Where is God When Life Hurts?
Sometimes life hurts. In fact it stinks. It’s oh-so-painful. A family member has just been killed by a driver who…
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The One Thing Your Child Needs the Most
There are so many things our children need. And so many things we want for them. Assurance that they are…
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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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What’s the big deal about a donkey?
As Holy Week approaches, I’m thinking about donkeys. Strange? Perhaps. Yet it was a mere donkey that played a…
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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…
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