When my kids were in elementary school, I looked forward to summer vacation and the fun times we would share. I also looked forward to sleeping in a little later and having some freedom from a rigid schedule. But freedom … Continue reading →
As parents it’s easy to get uptight and take things too seriously. When we were raising our kids, I sometimes found myself feeling anxious or irritated by my children’s antics. I realized I was parenting out of fear instead of … Continue reading →
My mother is ninety-one years old and still lives in her own home. After raising four children, she continues to have an impact on the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is amazing to say the least. As … Continue reading →
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…” 1 John 4:18a The shadows rise tall above her bed in the purple room as the night light bleeds shadows across the ceiling. Blessed with an active imagination, monster … Continue reading →
I remember a time when I was a teen and had really disappointed my parents. I had made a bad decision, one I knew I shouldn’t make. I felt awful, even shed tears, and wondered how I’d be punished. But … 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 →