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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Mom, if You're Panicking Right Now, Read This
As you try to survive this global outbreak, remember that a virus isn’t the only thing you’ve got to fight--you must also fight fear and anxiety daily, like the plague. Here are 7 ways to overcome...Friday, March 27, 2020
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How to Be a Faithful Witness to Your Family Who Won’t Go to Church
Since you love your family, it’s only natural for you to want to share spiritual truths and blessings with them. But if they’re unreceptive, it can make you feel rejected and alone, even in a room...Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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8 Rich Gifts of Family Gatherings
Perhaps you’re dreading getting together with your whole family this year. Hopefully, the following list will help you embrace the gifts of family gatherings.Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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What I Wish I Could Tell Myself on the Day I Became a Mother
There are so many things I know now that I wish I’d known then. And If I could go back in time, this is what I’d say.Monday, August 19, 2019
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12 Attributes of True Friendship You Need to Know
If you have a close group of friends, then you understand—there’s just no substitute. They are the faithful ones who cry with us at funerals, dance beside us at weddings, and love us in the...Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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5 Things to Do If You’ve Been Hurt by a Friend
Since neglected, buried wounds do not heal, it’s important to deal with them. When we bring our wounds to God, He can mend our hearts and teach us how to love past our pain. In fact, Scripture...Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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What Dying Taught Me about Living
One minute, Mark Russell was refereeing a high school football game. The next minute, he was. . .gone. There was no warning. He had no time to yell out for help. Suddenly everything just went...Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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7 Things That Happen When Your Child Moves Away
I held on to my son until he whispered, “Mom, I’ve got to go.” Emptiness coursed through my heart as I watched him drive away. After my son Bryant graduated from college last spring, he took a...Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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Don’t Buy into These 5 Dangerous Myths about Marriage
“We had an ugly fight over something dumb on the way to the airport, just before we left for our honeymoon,” said my young friend “Lauren.” “The day before, we had promised forever; now we just...Monday, October 8, 2018
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What You Need to Remember When Babies Leave the Nest
God designed nests to be temporary, so He must have intended for parents to do more than only parenting.Monday, September 17, 2018
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How to Respond When Your Child Has a Bad Day at School
Maybe the beginning of school has been tough for your child, too. If so, it may be tempting to fall into despair, blame yourself, or to try to fix it.Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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7 Things That Happen When Your Child Moves Away
One day, after you have learned to enjoy this new phase of your life, you will realize that change can be one of God’s greatest blessings.Friday, November 17, 2017