How To Help Our Kids When They Just Want Freedom
Night after night he lamented, “Mom, it’s not fair, everyone goes to bed so much later than I do. Why do you make me go to bed so early? I’m 11 years old.” I attempted to explain the why behind our bedtime policy, though my best efforts failed to ease his frustration. I tried to […]
What the Bible Says About 50 Shades Of Grey
God has called me into writing and speaking out of a deep love for women that He’s placed in my heart. It’s because I love you so much that I risk writing this post today. I pray you read this through the lens of love from which I write. I ask one thing, that you read this […]
Why We Need To Loosen Our Grip On Life
I spent the weekend on a mountain with Jesus. The Cove in Asheville to be exact with some lovely ladies from my church. On the mountain with Jesus, the rubbing world becomes a touch softer. Time decelerates to allow our wandering eyes to find Him and focus with intense precision. The clock’s tick-tock becomes a soothing […]
I’m Leaving the Good Mommy Club
I listened to a Focus on the Family broadcast that I can’t shake. It was John Rosemond speaking on Raising Well-Behaved Children. The title had me. I don’t want perfect children, but I desire obedient children. I don’t want children who can’t think for themselves or form their own opinions, but I do want children who […]
A Letter To My Daughter-In-Law – 10 Promises I Make To You
[box] Today, I share a letter to my future daughters-in-law, Lord willing. It’s promises I make before I know them. I pray for these girls daily, and I know the Lord hears my prayers. [/box] Dear Daughter-in-law, God has graced me with many gifts in my life, some of the most lavish of His gifts […]
The 5 Crucial Things A Parent Can Do In The Life Of Their Child
I rested on the edge of his bed and listened to the confusion in his voice. When his narrowed eyes dared move towards mine, they darted away with stealthy speed. “I’m tired of being good. I don’t want to be sweet anymore.” Silence fell over the room. I thought back to the previous weeks, the […]
