Parenting

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  Encouragement for the Mom with a Wayward Child You might want to give up on God. You might want to give up on life. But God’s grace is available. Grab it and hold on tight. His grace never runs dry. It has no limits. Today, tomorrow, and forever, His... Carolyn Dale Newell May 22, 2023
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  Comforting Ways to Support Families Experiencing Miscarriage Christians, share these comforting and strengthening passages with families suffering through miscarriage. We can also comfort unbelievers with the same passages, assuring our beloved ones of the hope we... Lisa Loraine Baker May 18, 2023
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  Scriptures That Remind Us God Sees Overwhelmed Moms As moms, it’s good to find God’s direction for what challenges us – like getting enough rest. For these and other struggles, as well as joys, we look to Scripture.Rest“Suddenly a furious storm came up on the... Karen Whiting May 18, 2023
• What to Do When Motherhood Makes You Feel Trapped One mom really stood out to me. She genuinely seemed to enjoy being a mom. One day I pulled her aside to ask her, “How do you do it? You seem to sincerely enjoy the mundane life of motherhood.” With eyes... Rhonda Stoppe May 18, 2023
• Do You Have Empty Nest Syndrome? The empty nest syndrome isn't a clinical diagnosis. Instead, it is a phenomenon in which parents experience feelings of sadness, loss, angst, and loneliness when the last child leaves home. Jim Burns May 18, 2023
• 4 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Adult Child Anna sat in the front pew and pressed her wrinkled tissue to her eyes. “I can’t help it, he’s still my baby.”Her handsome son wearing a black tuxedo and a nervous smile waited for his bride. But he had no... Janet Pérez Eckles May 18, 2023
• How to Parent While Battling Depression Not everyone has to know what you are facing, but someone does. Preferably someone able to offer you a lifeline. Don't be afraid to ask a friend to babysit so you can go to counseling, yoga, or the doctor.... Amanda Idleman May 17, 2023
• The Importance of LGBTQ Conversations with Your Preteen Parents, we have to get ourselves equipped for this intense shepherding work! I’ve learned that the key conversations start well before we are ready to have them.
• 5 Loving Prayers for College Graduates It’s the season of graduation and new beginnings. While many are focused on high school graduates, there are also college grads who have put everything into their education. Concluding a commitment to... Jaime Jo Wright May 12, 2023
• How to Find Biblical Joy When You Are Facing Infertility You love God, are committed to living for him, and have a strong marriage. You and your husband have good jobs and a home waiting to be filled. There is only one thing missing – children. You and your... Gina Smith May 11, 2023
• Top 10 Most Influential Mothers of the Bible These mothers were strong in the Lord, and they gave everything they had for their children. Liz Auld May 11, 2023
• 10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children Millenials.Emotions may be triggered by that one word for many.May I pose a question?Do you realize they are our legacy?The babe that babblesThe two-year-old that toddles and tumblesThe teen that tests... Susan B. Mead May 11, 2023