Posts tagged “Parenting”
Checking in
As a parent, one of the most common things I find myself saying, other than, “Make smart choices!” is this: “Call me when you…
Hey, Dad! You awake?
My kids used to wake me up in the night when they were small. “Hey, Mom! You awake?” It was for a variety of…
Leave me alone! (No, don’t)
Recently I took time off from work and personal obligations for a weekend away. I needed some quiet time to relax. During my stay,…
Dealing with “NO”
Have you ever gotten a “no” from God? It knocks the stuffing right out of you, doesn’t it? Especially if you’re praying about something…
Persist in prayer
Have you ever had an interaction with a toddler play out like this? “Mom, can I have a fruit snack?” “Well, you already had…
Sins of the sons
I know about pain that doesn’t go away. I wrote a book about it. I’m writing about it again, but not because of my…
Praying for your spouse
A few years ago, my pastor preached a sermon on marriage. He gave us a prayer he thought we might find helpful as we…
31 days of proactively praying for your kids (and grandkids!)
Raising kids can be so hard. They cause you to worry, stress, fret, cry . . . pray. Your daughter is struggling in school,…