May Patterson
May Patterson has been writing and teaching Bible study classes for years. Recently she released her first book, “Seeking a Familiar Face.” Now, she has just released its companion Bible study workbook. May trained in small group dynamics for over ten years with Bible Study Fellowship, serving as a leader for four years. She has written for various magazines including Focus on the Family, Upper Room Magazine and iBelieve, and is a sought-after public speaker. May is married to her dear friend, Mike, and they have three grown children. She loves to tell stories, laugh, and talk about the adventure of seeking God. Read more from May by visiting: http://www.maypatterson.com.
Writer and Teacher
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9 Effective Ways to Stop Babying Your Teens
“Mom I’m doomed! Totally ruined. I forgot my navy cheer skirt!” My daughter’s text was laced with panic. Her middle school pep rally started in two hours. Her cheer coach had a ferocious temper and...Monday, July 1, 2024
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5 Powerful Truths for Anxious Moms
But face it, the older they get, the less control you have. And if you’re not careful, worry can take over. Like acid, anxiety can eat you up on the inside. It can steal the joy of parenting.Monday, June 17, 2024
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5 Prayers for the Fatherless on Father’s Day
July 15, 2022: The last call my 87-year-old Daddy made was to my niece. “The woods are so beautiful today,” Daddy said. “I’ve been riding my ATV on trails all afternoon, thanking God for...Thursday, May 30, 2024
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10 Ways to Let Go of a Toxic Relationship
Even as painful as toxic relationships can be, they can be even more painful to let go of. Here are 10 ways to invite God's healing into your life.Monday, April 15, 2024
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12 Meaningful Ways to Pray with Your Grandchildren
Our featherweight wrestling match started about eight o’clock each night. Bath time was a round of messy water battles, colorful plastic toys and slippery children. After bath time, my husband and...Sunday, February 11, 2024
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9 Truths to Cling to if You Feel Like the Worst Mother Ever
I stood in the driveway barefoot with tears running down my cheeks as I watched my 20-year-old son, Will, pull out of the driveway. I had no idea where he would spend the night. I didn’t know who...Monday, February 5, 2024
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14 Things Your Wife Actually Wants on Valentine's Day
We laughed, and then he said, "I never know what to get for you. Roses and chocolate and dinners seem so unoriginal, so what do wives really want on Valentine's Day?" It was a good question.Monday, February 5, 2024
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10 Ways to Sabotage Your Marriage (Without Realizing It)
She looked smoking hot and she knew it. Blonde. Curvaceous. Suede stilettos with a way-too-short leather skirt. Beckoning green eyes and a killer smile to match. She wanted everyone’s attention in...Monday, February 5, 2024
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6 Things Christian Moms Need to Stop Saying
Ever say something in front of your kids you wished you hadn’t said? Yep, me too. While I try not to use foul or abusive language, sometimes my words can be a bit careless—or downright negative.I...Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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How to Pray for a Wayward Grandchild
I’m writing to remind you of truths that are easy to overlook when you’re hurting: the long-term value of prayer and the mysterious working of the Lord to save.Friday, September 15, 2023
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How to Speak the Truth in Love to Your Spouse
When you're upset, it's good to reminded not only to speak what is true, but to speak it in a way that is loving towards your spouse. Here are 10 ways to make sure you're speaking the...Thursday, June 16, 2022
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12 Things I Wish I’d Told My Daughter before She Graduated
I held it together pretty well during the graduation ceremony and the dinner afterward, only to have a really ugly cry late that night, drowning in the fear of the unknown. I’d like to share these...Thursday, May 19, 2022
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So God Made a Mother: A Beautiful Mother's Day Poem
Based on Paul Harvery's "So God Made a Farmer," this poem beautifully honors mothers for all the do, all they stand for, and all their love.Thursday, May 5, 2022
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12 Ways to Be Your Child's Biggest Fan
"What is your worst memory of youth sports?" An overwhelming number said: "The ride home with my parents after games." When the same athletes were asked what their parents said that made them feel...Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Should Wives Really Do All the Chores?
Is it biblical for women to be "busy at home"? How should spouses split the chores?Friday, August 27, 2021
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Why You Should Teach Your Kids to Be Grateful for Their Country
Like an invisible thread, celebrating our country bound us together. Even as a child, it made me feel like an important part of something special. It gave me a sense of security, belonging, and...Monday, June 28, 2021
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7 Biblical Truths to Teach Your Kids about the 2020 Election
This election cycle is a stressful one for all involved. Your kids need help to keep the election in perspective and to be reminded of God’s good plan for their lives.Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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So God Made a Father: A Moving Father's Day Poem
Inspired by Paul Harvey's "So God Made a Farmer," read this poem celebrating the amazing characteristics God gave all fathers.Thursday, June 11, 2020