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 →
“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 →
A few days ago I was at the zoo with my son’s family. We walked by a grandmother sitting on a bench with two young children. They were eating ice cream and her grandson dropped his on the ground. As … Continue reading →
The lazy days of summer allow children to get away from their schedules. Often they stay up later and sleep in later. That can throw off their body clock. Then when a new school year rolls around they spend the … Continue reading →
When I was a new mother, I felt woefully inadequate. Though I loved being a mom, I also felt like I didn’t know what I was doing. Why did it seem everyone else was so much more confident than I … Continue reading →
When my daughter, Ashley, was 12, we went to a guinea pig rescue to get her a new pet. Who knew such a place even existed? Apparently lots of people change their minds about having small pets and they need … Continue reading →
