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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Bible verses encourage me, especially now. I know I’ve said it before, but the new year is so inspiring to me. The year stretches before me, filled with promise and new beginnings. There is hope and anticipation for all that’s to come. Every day feels like a fresh start. The …
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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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Introduction I love Bible reading. It grounds my spirit and brings me a peace that can’t be found any other way. I also love getting my kids involved in Bible reading so they can benefit from both the peace we get from learning about God in the Bible and the …
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True Story My husband has worked the night shift for as long as I can remember. He started with the night shift when he went back to school. He worked on school assignments during the day, then he worked his job at night. It was rough going but he made …
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Why Does It Matter If Our Kids Get Along? Encouraging our children to be the people God made them to be (Psalm 139:14) is important and in doing so we can potentially reduce sibling rivalry and positively impact their sibling relationships. When children feel valued for who they are as …
Reality Strengthening our faith is not always easy in this busy world. I remember when my kids were a bit younger – before they had driver’s licenses and could take themselves places. My days were so busy! I had to get them ready for school, get them to school, take …
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When we say hurtful things We’ve all had moments when we say hurtful words to the people we love the most. In a close relationship—whether with family members, romantic partners, or even close friends—words can cut deeper than we ever intend. It’s a painful reality that in our most intimate …
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Introduction Fun and faith can be the cornerstone of your season. Summer is a season of fun, relaxation, and family bonding. It’s also an excellent time to nurture your family’s spiritual growth in creative and enjoyable ways. Even though summer is almost over, as school will be starting again for …
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We’ve all been there. You’re in the car for a while and all your child wants to do is play on some device. You hate for him to be on the device but what else are you going to do? While I, too, have used electronics to keep my kids …
