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Susan Alexander Yates

Susan Alexander Yates

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10 Hot Tips for Disciplining Toddlers

10 Hot Tips for Disciplining Toddlers

by Susan Alexander Yates

“My kids are driving me crazy,” a young mother with toddlers said to me. “My discipline methods don’t seem to…
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Turning Conflict in Marriage into a ‘Good-Fit’

Turning Conflict in Marriage into a ‘Good-Fit’

by Susan Alexander Yates

“I never knew how different we are. The longer we are married the more our differences seem to surface. And…
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I Need Grace in my Marriage

I Need Grace in my Marriage

by Susan Alexander Yates

Do you need grace in your marriage? I do. Lately, I’ve realized how easy it is for me to get…
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Are Our Kids Overcommitted?

Are Our Kids Overcommitted?

by Susan Alexander Yates

Are you overwhelmed with your fall schedule? Do you feel like you are racing from one carpool to the next,…
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How to Keep Your Kids From Pulling You Apart

How to Keep Your Kids From Pulling You Apart

by Susan Alexander Yates

When I heard the front door open and his brief case plop down on the floor I knew I should…
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When God Says No

When God Says No

by Susan Alexander Yates

I was an exhausted young mother with five small children. For several months we had been praying for a small…
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A Peek at My Personal Prayer Journal

A Peek at My Personal Prayer Journal

by Susan Alexander Yates

When you finally set aside some time to pray have you ever felt like this – I don’t even know how…
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The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Child

The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Child

by Susan Alexander Yates

I grew up with a Dad who was both physically and verbally affectionate. A quiet man by nature, he was…
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Don’t Get Caught

Don’t Get Caught

by Susan Alexander Yates

Have you ever found yourself feeling: “I’m just so mad, so hurt—again. I’m not going to share my heart with…
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The Most Important Ingredient in Family Relationships

by Susan Alexander Yates

“What do you think is the most important ingredient in the family?” I quickly respond: forgiveness. It also might be…
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Hello, I’m Susan.

Susan Alexander Yates

I’m a wife (of 50 years), mom to five children (including a set of twins), and grandmother to 21 (including a set of quadruplets!). My favorite time of the year is when all my kids and grandkids are together for a week of “cousins and family camp” in the foothills of the Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia.

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Instagram post 2190929671254722781_3081923412 Oil of Joy “Therefore your God has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions." Hebrews 1:9 Father, you choose to anoint your children with the oil of gladness. I ask you to anoint ______ with gladness and joy today. @christenbyates @jessblanchardstudio
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Instagram post 2187164433514729648_3081923412 Kindness “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of words done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Sprit." Titus 3: 4-5 It's so easy for me to focus on my unworthiness, but today I want to focus on your kindness - your loving kindness which is always reaching out towards me. Help me to notice and receive your kindnesses today. @jessblanchardstudio @christenbyates
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Instagram post 2180759292364377595_3081923412 Tempted “For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted." Hebrews 2:18 Jesus, you understand my temptation because you were tempted in every way that I am or ever will be. During your 40 days in the wilderness you suffered temptation. You alone know this pain and you will deliver me if I let you. @jessblanchardstudio @christenbyates
Instagram post 2177168049570877093_3081923412 Hated “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you." John 15:18 Father, it's easy for us or for our child to feel disliked or even hated. How comforting to know that you understand. We forget that your son was hated. Please comfort ______ today with the thought that you understand. @jessblanchardstudio @christenbyates
Instagram post 2176549635039162771_3081923412 Are you anxious thinking about the holidays coming up and all the family that's about to descend on your house? Or maybe you're traveling to be with your kids or grandkids? Thanksgiving and Christmas are such sweet times -- but they can be so stressful, too! Here's the deal: No one has a Hallmark-holiday family. Families are messy. Your kids might misbehave. Your extended family may have different beliefs or values. You may try to help out and have your efforts rebuffed or misinterpreted. But there are things you can do now, before the craziness begins, to prepare your heart and mind for this precious time. Need a plan for how to approach the holidays with your family this year? Watch this video for specific ideas and guidance. It starts, of course, with having realistic expectations -- but there's a lot more to consider. So take just a few minutes to watch this video and get your heart in the right place for the upcoming holidays. May your family time be blessed! Link in profile!

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