Mother’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. For me, it’s a reminder that to have a mom and be a mom isn’t a right but a sheer gift, and one I’ll never take for granted. The sweet hugs, hand-drawn pictures and homemade cards on Mother’s Day just make the...
Ethan was totally out of sorts. He wouldn’t eat his cereal. His normally smiley face was stuck in a frown. He uncharacteristically pushed his baby sister aside and wouldn’t look his mom in the eye. His mom was tempted to get irritated but for whatever reason she knew...
I was 20 when I got engaged and threw myself into getting ready for our wedding. I booked the church and met with the caterer. I filled out my registry and ordered my dress. In all those preparations, and even into the years to come, it never occurred to me that I...
Pastor and author Rick Warren once said that “While it’s wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experience of others.” That’s why stories and testimonies are so powerful! Through them you can gain insights and inspiration...
I can’t tell you how many weddings and sermons I’ve sat through where the “Love” chapter is read. The words of 1 Corinthians 13 read so easy; they sound so perfect. “Love is patient, love is kind…” But living it when you’re in...
Live by the Holy Spirit’s power…Galatians 5:16 When Jesus said, “Love one another,” he was including how we relate to our kids. That’s the goal anyhow. Sounds like such a good idea. But when parenting pressures kick in full force, what...
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