We all know how important it is for our children to develop strong, healthy friendships. These are the kind of relationships that bring out the best in our kids; encouraging, accepting, challenging, relaxing. When our kids have good friends they … Continue reading →
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 She gripped her pencil with ease and started drawing. Her simplistic artistry shone far beyond her little eighteen months with skills even a four-year-old had … Continue reading →
Even though God is always with us, the Bible encourages us to intentionally come before God, to seek him, and acknowledge his presence. In the Old Testament, Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) says, “You will seek me and you will find me … Continue reading →
If you want a lesson in faith, who would you look to for help: an adult or a child? One would think adults who have processed what it means to believe in God—really believe—would be the most helpful in our … Continue reading →
I don’t like to blog about similar topics during the same week, but Linda’s post from yesterday hit home and I wanted to explore it further. As I’ve mentioned before, we are the parents of a strong-willed child. Can’t you … Continue reading →
At age eight or nine, my daughter still loved playing with baby dolls. I started wondering if maybe she was getting a little old for such things. Shouldn’t she progress into older pursuits like reading chapter books, learning to bake, … Continue reading →