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 →
Did you grow up with a nickname? Do you still go by that nickname? Some children have several nicknames; some have none at all. I didn’t acquire a nickname until I became a teenager. People started calling me “Legs” because … Continue reading →
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 Mikey entered kindergarten kicking and screaming. His mother didn’t know what more to do except drag his stiff, reluctant, five-year-old body behind her like he was … Continue reading →
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control sounds like a parent’s wish list for their children. It’s the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s not plural because we plant the seed and nurture it as one. Each … Continue reading →
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 →
“Jonathan said to David, ‘Go in peace. We have promised by the Lord that we will be friends…’” 1 Samuel 20:42a (ICB) Helping our children build healthy friendships amidst the growing presence of social media can be challenging, especially children … Continue reading →
