I like to finish projects. There’s something wonderful about wrapping up what I’ve begun that gives me a great sense of accomplishment. I want to check the final box, finish every detail, pack it up and move on to the next thing. There’s just one problem…I’m a mother!...
As the school year draws to a close, we’re going to have lots of opportunities to celebrate our children’s successes. Whether it’s sports awards, music awards, academic awards, or even just attendance awards, there’s no limit to the amount of accolades our children...
Have you ever just blown it with your kids? I have! In fact, I blew it just yesterday… Me, the mom who prays every morning that she won’t miss a single relationship-building opportunity with the kids still living at home, absolutely and totally blew it! In a house...
Are you confused by all of the parenting advice out there? With so many differing opinions coming at us from online “mommy groups,” infomercials, play group friends, and our own immediate families it can be overwhelming and perplexing to know just how to raise our...
I love the church! I love all that it represents. I love that in the body of Christ I can see Jesus so clearly represented. I love that within that body there is so much variety. So many different personalities. So many different gifts. And talents. And...
Are you feeling like a parenting failure? Do your children’s mistakes loom large, while their successes seem miniscule? Does every day seem like a repeat of the previous day’s letdowns, disappointments, or fiascos? If I’m honest, I’ve had too many episodes of feeling...
