Just between you and me, I don't usually struggle to develop ideas for writing. I have a note app on my phone with resources for book ideas, articles, and pithy one-liners. When "motherhood" was suggested as a topic that I weigh in on, I assumed it would be easy and went to my trusted notes app to find ideas. The only problem was there were none.
Read MoreI was exhausted. It was a long day of work. I had accomplished much that day, and yet I was overwhelmed by the fact that I still had so much work to do. As I pulled into our driveway, I asked God to give me the strength, energy, and focus to engage my wife and children well.
Read MoreParenting is one of the most difficult and challenging responsibilities in the world. However, when parenting is well executed in love and by following biblical principles, there is no greater joy than to see your children walk in truth as they grow older. That same joy can also be enjoyed during the process while little ones are still at home, but many parents forfeit this ability to enjoy their children while young and endure far too much strife and anxiety in the home.
Read MoreI can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched as my daughter danced and played around our living room and thought, “What would I give 20 years from now to come back and relive this moment? What would I give to hold her? What would I give to tickle her? What would I give to dance with her?”
Read MoreThe Bible instructs us to always be sharing the Word of God with our children. But in this modern age of internet, extracurricular activities, and general busyness, how can we make room for daily spiritual instruction?
Read MoreParenting is one the most rigorous jobs on the planet. Ask any mom with young children, and she would most likely agree that it can wear you out.
Read More“Mooooom, I need you!” That can be a glorious call or words that make you want to hide. As a mom of seven, I have often heard those words. Being a mom isn’t an easy task, but it is a blessed one.
Read MoreRemember when you fell in love with your spouse? The warm fuzzy feelings, the late night dates, and long conversations. It’s a wonderful feeling to be in love. So you got married. And then life hit you hard!
Read MoreThe words that we use are powerful and they have an impact on those around us. A hammer can be used to tear things down or build things up and our words are no different.
Read MoreIn the tremendous challenge of raising children, one of the things that will create a bond of affection between teen and child are good memories. Everyone’s heart is endeared to people and places when positive memories are associated with them.
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