I was taught to communicate with love and respect. Those core concepts were drilled into me by my mother. She always made sure I knew that I wouldn’t always agree with everyone, but everyone deserved to be treated with love and respect. Now that I’m a mom I try to …

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I love my early morning prayer time. The sun isn’t up yet. The house is quiet. It’s just me and God. While I pray throughout the day, this time is very special to me. I understand it’s important to also pray with my husband and to teach my kids how …

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What is Advent? Advent is a season of waiting with joyful expectation. Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” Yes, it’s a holiday season of cookies, ornaments, gifts, and family (and my favorite time of year!). But it’s also a season of knowing that Jesus is coming, and being excited for that …

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Disenchanted When we get married we are filled with joyful anticipation. We imagine this ideal life with the person we just pledged to love forever. Maybe your “happily ever after” means you do things together, or he helps out around the house. Perhaps your dream involves each of you doing …

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Imagine this: Janet spends all day at school terrified about talking with other kids. She just knows they will hate her. Her preoccupation with (potentially) being disliked makes her withdraw and avoid other classmates…even ones who would genuinely like her. None of us would want this for our kids. Yet …

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