10 Thoughts on Preparing Our Children for Marriage
My husband and I find ourselves in this next season of our lives with grown children. We are in a stage where our children are having children and we still…
Motherhood
What Should Family Discipleship Look Like?
Have we set up an idol in our lives on what family discipleship should look like? There are a multitude of books, articles, blogs and conversations within our churches on…
Dealing with Our Critical Spirits
Inside: Our discussion today is about when we have a critical or judgmental spirit against others, and I’m specifically talking about when it is against our brothers and sisters in…
A Birthday Prayer for My Son
I know I utter the words every parent does when their child celebrates another birthday, “where has the time gone???” It seems like yesterday that we were just buckling in…
Building Better Communication With Your Teen
“The finest art of communication is not learning how to express your thoughts. It is learning how to draw out the thoughts of another.“~Tedd Tripp Do you find yourself having…
Leaving a Legacy to Our Daughters
“Passing on the torch of womanhood is so much more than teaching sewing or flower arranging (and these skills are no prerequisite for femininity). To me, passing on the…
Thoughts on Children and Manners
A favorite book we have turned to over the years is Disciplines of a Godly Family by Kent and Barbara Hughes. My husband and I have benefited…
Book Review – God’s Great Plan
Children’s books are a weakness for me and especially ones that convey biblical truths with a simple and clear message. God’s Great Plan by Melissa Cutrera does both of the…
The Making of a Beautiful and Happy Home
“A true home is one of the most sacred of places. It is a sanctuary into which men flee from the world’s perils and alarms. It is a resting-place to which, at close of day–the weary retire to gather…
Busyness is not Godliness
“Parents must live their lives in practical ways that show a faith that works. Children must see you reading Scripture, praying regularly, and attending church joyfully; but even more,…
Helping the Younger Women to be Keepers of their Homes
Several years ago when my daughter was married, and we only had my son living at home with us, a Christian friend of mine asked me what I…
Don’t Exasperate Your Children!
O parents, parents! (James Smith – excerpt below taken from Grace Gems) “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the…
Grasping Unconditional Love
The other evening I just had some good time to chat with my son, Josh, about many things, faith, home, his work, future hopes and dreams. As we were chatting…
When the Days are Overwhelming
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 My daughter just…
Relating to Our Adult Married Children
We are finding ourselves in the next season of life where we have adult children. The best advice I can give you as you relate to your adult…
A True Home
A true home is one of the most sacred of places. It is a sanctuary into which men flee from the world’s perils and alarms. It is a resting-place…
Our Priorities as Mothers
The job of being a mother can seem overwhelming at times. We have been given by God the gift of these beautiful children to train, nurture and participate along with…
The Influence of a Godly Grandmother
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well….
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