Growing up brings changes (starting school, a new sibling, a new expectation). Changes can trigger fears that are sometimes real and sometimes imagined. As adults, it is our job to help children learn that, in the midst of change, they don’t have to be afraid. As Christians, we also have a duty to help children to remember that God is a good God, even when life does not feel … [Read more...]
It Matters to Him
It Matters to Him Dear Lord Jesus As big as my problems are As big as my fears are As big as my doubts are Help me to remember that YOU are bigger As big as my dreams are As big as my needs are As big as my desires are Help me to be reminded every day that you are bigger Help me to be reminded every day that you know what I … [Read more...]
How to Dehumanize Your Husband
I had looked everywhere, but I couldn't find it. And I was starting to panic. We were running late (because, let's face it, that's life with six kids), and I had to have it. Exasperated, I growled at my husband. Even though he may not have even been around. Okay, so he nowhere near. Not in the house. Or in the yard. Or even in the neighborhood. He was at work, … [Read more...]
Train Up a Child
Parenting is not for wimps. It’s just not. Until your child has children of their own, there is no way they will ever comprehend why you do what you do. This is why it is vital to your heart that no matter how your days, months or years work out that you place your trust in what the Lord promised you. It seems that in this day and age where we are raising a … [Read more...]