Children and Politics
First, let me be clear, I hate political rants. This post is not one of them. It doesn’t raise one party over another or cheer one candidate and boo another. It is a guide for how to help your children … Continue reading →
Linda McQuinn Carlblom
Simply Being There
There is power in the presence of just sitting with someone in their time of need. I know this first-hand. Seventeen years ago my family was in crisis. Our teenage daughter had run away into the night and we didn’t … Continue reading →
Trying a New Ministry
I’m the Sunday school superintendent at my church. That means I’m in charge of getting teachers for all the classes, along with a few other responsibilities. One of our most treasured, long-time teachers decided it was time for her to … Continue reading →
Waiting for New Life
As I write this, I’m waiting for a new grandchild to be born. I don’t know if it will be a boy or a girl, but I know it doesn’t matter. That baby will be loved. He or she will … Continue reading →
5 Ways to Tell if Your Child is Ready to Accept Jesus
This post first appeared on this blog in April, 2012. I’m a firm believer that God works in the hearts of children just as much as he works in the hearts of adults. And I believe a child can choose … Continue reading →
Celebrating the Small Stuff
At my house, we love to celebrate. We celebrate the usual stuff that most families do, like holidays and birthdays. But we also have been known to celebrate small victories like making it through a tough week (or sometimes even … Continue reading →