Helping kids find their true selves, the one God created them to be, is part of my mission in life. I long to see kids who are comfortable being themselves and growing into the person God created them to be. This can happen, but it takes a a lot of help from praying, encouraging, Godly…
Another Piece to the Puzzle
Helping kids find their true selves, the one God created them to be, is a lot like finding the right puzzle pieces to create a beautiful picture. We see the pieces and they look nice on their own, but find the right pieces, put them all together, and it can be beautiful, mesmerizing, and even…
You Lost Me -part 2
After listening to a podcast by David Kinnaman, author of You Lost Me, I wrote down some thoughts about how we can keep from losing our own kids. Last week, I shared part 1. Here are some continuing thoughts: Instead of over-protecting your children, embed discernment into them. I’m not saying we should not shelter…
You Lost Me
“You lost me.” This is how a lot of 20-somethings feel with respect to the church. In a recent podcast, David Kinnaman, President of Barna Group and author of You Lost Me shared information about this new generation and why they are leaving the church. Here is some (part 1 of 2) of what he…
Are you a frustrated parent?discipline, parenting
Parenting is hard. I often talk with parents about discipline issues concerning their children. While each situation is different and we often have to try various methods with our children, the number one phrase I hear is, “I’m tired of yelling and threatening.” So how do we even get to that point in our parenting?…
Mama Bear
I’m like a momma bear when anyone comes after one of my kids! Claws and teeth come out when anything threatens one of them. But I’m learning that protecting them from danger and protecting them from struggle are two different things. And perhaps I should save my claws for the danger, not the struggle. In…
Family Finances
Stretching Our Faith and Funds It’s not easy to ignore the growing anxiety, the mounting bills, and the uncertainty of the job market . . . even if you’re only six years old. Chances are the kids in our lives are hearing nervous chatter from relatives, teachers, and friends, both at home and at school….
Snuggle time
My children are 14 and 11. These last few years have been the ones I dreamed of – they are both able to dress themselves, fix their own snacks, handle chores around the house, and hold intelligent conversations. We are able to do all kinds of fun things as a family. It is a great…